Be on Path: A Digital Career Path Intelligence System for Monitoring OJT Progression

On-the-job training (OJT) is a core requirement in higher education programs, providing students with practical experience and exposure to real workplace environments. Despite its importance, many institutions continue to face challenges related to internship placement, monitoring of student progress, documentation, and coordination among students, academic institutions, and host training establishments (HTEs). These challenges are often exacerbated by the use of manual or fragmented systems that limit efficiency and transparency.

This study presents Be on Path: OJT Career and Monitoring System, a web-based platform designed to streamline OJT placement, monitoring, and evaluation processes. Using a developmental research design, the system was developed following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. Key features include personalized internship recommendations, automated daily time records, evaluation and feedback tools, notification services, and automated report generation. System functionality was verified through test case testing, while system acceptability was evaluated using the ISO/IEC 25010 Software Quality Model.

Evaluation results revealed that the system was highly acceptable in terms of functional suitability, usability, security, and compatibility. Users reported improved efficiency in OJT coordination and monitoring, as well as enhanced communication among stakeholders. Minor performance limitations were observed during periods of high data processing. Overall, the findings indicate that the proposed system is an effective tool for managing OJT programs and strengthening collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners.