The visit was part of the Business Field Experiences, an initiative that connects students with immersive experiences in the professional world.
By Brenda Figueroa Gómez
Journalism Student
A group of approximately 20 students from the School of Business at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón recently visited the facilities of Genera Puerto Rico as part of the Business Field Experiences, an initiative that connects students with immersive experiences in the professional field.
These activities are part of an institutional effort to integrate theory with practice, allowing students to gain firsthand knowledge of how different industries operate. Business visits have become spaces for observation and analysis of the challenges and dynamics of the workplace.
During the tour at Genera, students had the opportunity to explore the company’s operations and interact with professionals in the sector, which provided a closer understanding of energy generation processes and the challenges facing the industry.
Dr. Dennis Román Roa, dean of the School of Business, explained that the Business Field Experiences program emerged as an educational laboratory designed to complement academic training. “Students can see the real-world application of what they learn in the classroom and begin to identify their professional interests,” he said.
Román Roa highlighted that one of the main benefits of these visits is that they help students understand that career paths are not linear. Through contact with professionals, they come to recognize that career development can involve changes and multiple opportunities. In this context, he noted that these experiences help students envision themselves in different work scenarios and make informed decisions.
Genera PR’s community relations manager, Jorge Brasero Nieves, emphasized the importance of this type of initiative in bringing university students closer to the workplace environment.
“Exposing students to the real world allows them to discover areas they were not aware of and clarify their professional goals,” he stated. He also noted that these experiences foster curiosity and motivate participants to explore new possibilities within their careers.
Brasero Nieves also referred to the “Genera Academy” program as an example of an educational initiative that allows university students to participate in tours within the company. This program aims to offer learning opportunities to those who wish to be part of the island’s energy transformation, while promoting continuing education and professional development among Genera PR staff.
Through internship programs, hands-on experiences, and specialized training, participants gain direct experience alongside professionals in areas such as generation, engineering, operations, and project management. Likewise, the company is undergoing an energy transformation process that includes incorporating new technologies to strengthen the stability of the electrical system, so its connection with the academic sector is part of a long-term professional development strategy.
From the students’ perspective, the experience represented an opportunity to strengthen both academic knowledge and personal skills. Yelielis Carrero Jiménez, a student of Business Development and Management with a minor concentration in Prelegal, noted that the visit allowed her to better understand the energy generation process and the importance of teamwork within a company.
She also highlighted that this type of initiative allows her to align her professional interests with her personal preferences and gain greater clarity about her future.
The Business Field Experiences program has been in operation for approximately two and a half years and includes visits to companies from various sectors, expanding students’ exposure to multiple industries. In line with the educational philosophy of “learning by doing,” the initiative has established itself as a key tool in providing an academic education aligned with the realities students face in the professional field.