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.
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.
