Benefits for students
- Intergration of the knowledge and skills required for real-world applications
- Clarification of career options and more directed study towards final choices
- Increased retention of learning and improved academic performance
- Development of motivation, maturity, confidence and interpersonal skills
- Improved employability through the resultant record of work experience, the opportunity to be previewed by potential employers and the development of a network of professional contacts
Benefits for employers
- Cost effective labour for the duration of work-intergrated learning
- A source of skilled employees who better fit organizational needs
- A better screening process for potential employees
- Reduced recruitment and induction costs
- Job enrichment and improved morale for permanent staff who are assigned to mentor trainees
- Development of a culture of learning within the organization
- Opportunity to influence college curricula and be influenced by it in terms of new ideas, systems, processes and technology.
Benefits for colleges
- Increased alignment of college programmes with current industry practice and skills needs
- Continuous feedback from employers on the performance of students and currency of college curricula
- Increased motivation for students, leading to higher pass and throughput rates
- Enhancement of the college’s reputation by providing high -quality training that leads to employment
- Additional human and material resources arising from closer linkages and partnerships with employers
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