To equip students with valuable practical experience and professional guidance, the High School Department brings back the Work Immersion Program (WIP) for qualified Grade 12 students.

According to Mr. Justin Lazo, the WIP teacher-in-charge, Colegio San Agustin-Makati (CSA)’s implementation of WIP came to a halt in 2020 to safeguard students from the risks of the COVID-19 pandemic. With preparations for its reinstatement completed in 2023, the Department officially reopened the WIP during the first semester of this academic year, allowing Grade 12 students to transition from classroom learning to working environments. Currently, CSA has partnerships with several companies for the Work Immersion program, including REIS Holdings Inc., Sognare Systems & Solutions Corp., San Juan De Dios Hospital, and San Agustin Museum. International partners for the WIP are Australian higher education institutions including Bond University, Southern Cross University, and Macquirie University. These partnerships expand the work and academic exposure of the students.

Additionally, upcoming partnerships with other companies are in progress and will be implemented in the following semesters. Regarding the program’s return, Mr. Lazo stated, “I was happy to hear from the students that they have been looking forward to doing the Work Immersion, and I think that it is also a sign of success.” Following a successful semester, the program is gradually introducing significant improvements for the upcoming Work Immersion students, including digitizing portfolios and transitioning all documentation, such as timesheets and journals, to an online format.