Episode 387 - The Hustle Behind OJT Connect with KC Adviento - Lee

In this episode, we are joined by KC Adviento of OJT Connect as we talk about the importance of connecting people to opportunities that truly match their abilities, training, and long-term goals. The discussion explores how talent can often be overlooked or misdirected, and why creating better pathways for growth benefits not only individuals, but entire industries and communities as well.

We also reflect on the realities behind leadership, teamwork, and building under difficult conditions. From delayed success and operational pressure to the value of trust and resilience, the conversation offers practical insights into what it means to continue building with patience, clarity, and a purpose larger than personal achievement.

EPISODE TIMELIINE:

00:01:49 - KC Adviento-Lee, Co-Founder and CTO of OJT Connect

00:04:59 - The importance of internships aligned with students’ career goals

00:09:30 - How studying IT at UST shaped KC’s career path

00:15:16 - Growing up globally and learning resilience through constant change

00:22:10 - Challenges of having a Philippine degree recognized in Canada

00:30:54 - Leveraging university networks and lifelong learning

00:34:14 - Teaching VR, robotics, agriculture, and emerging technologies

00:40:40 - Why senior high school and college are critical stages for mentorship

00:46:33 - From FARM to the creation of OJT Connect

00:47:02 - Solving distance-learning challenges during the pandemic

00:48:02 - Building a model for global internship opportunities

00:51:52 - OJT Connect’s business model and sustainability

00:55:37 - The internship skills gap in the Philippines

00:57:32 - The importance of initiative, self-learning, and consistency

01:00:26 - Founder challenges: balancing product development and operations

01:02:15 - Scaling challenges and future growth opportunities

01:04:21 - Inviting employers to support Filipino talent

01:05:17 - Advice KC would give her younger self

01:05:45 - “Fail hard” and trust the timing of your journey

QUOTE/S FROM KC

Links/Sponsors:

OneCFO: https://www.onecfoph.co/

PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com

MSME Fiberbiz: https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ROId-nbsi-fiberbiz

5G SIM Only: https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ROId-nbsi-smart-postpaid

Paymongo: https://www.paymongo.com/

This episode is brought to you by Villgro Philippines: , Paymongo, GoTyme Bank & SeekCap

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