Start Up #253: OJT Connect - Bridging Students with On-the-Job Training Opportunities

Author: Janni Boydon and SUP Team
Published: Fri 18 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startuppodcastph/episodes/Start-Up-253-OJT-Connect---Bridging-Students-with-On-the-Job-Training-Opportunities-e35nc1i

Alyssa Vallejos is Operations Head at OJT Connect.

OJT Connect is a philanthropic project founded by tech entrepreneur Romel Romero, based in San Diego, California. Recognizing the job skills mismatch in the Philippines, he envisioned a platform that bridges the gap between students and meaningful on-the-job training opportunities.In this episode | 01:44 Ano ang OJT Connect? | 06:26 What problem is being solved? | 13:07 What solution is being provided? | 31:32 What are stories behind the startup? | 45:05 What is the vision? | 51:04 How can listeners find more information?OJT CONNECT | Website: https://ojtconnect.com | Facebook: https://facebook.com/ojtconnect

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