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The School of Management and Accountancy (SMA) at Ateneo de Zamboanga University holds a Pinning and Send-Off Ceremony for its On-the-Job Training (OJT) students on Friday, August 9, 2024. The event, held at the university church, marks a significant milestone, with students and faculty in attendance.
The ceremony begins with a prayer service, setting a solemn and reflective tone. Advisers from the SMA deliver inspiring messages, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, integrity, and resilience as the students prepare to apply their academic knowledge in real-world environments. The symbolic pinning of each student is a key moment, signifying their readiness to embark on their OJT assignments.
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While the advisers provide the motivational speeches, Mr. Dexter Velez, Dean of the School of Management and Accountancy, is present to witness this important milestone. The ceremony concludes with well-wishes for the students’ success and divine guidance in their forthcoming endeavors.
This ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter for the SMA students, who are now set to leave the classroom environment and gain practical experience in their respective fields.