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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIALEADERSHIP / TECHNOLOGY / ENTREPRENEURSHIP / INNOVATION
CENTRE FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Working together today to ensure a competitive workforce tomorrow
Acronyms1. Introduction
1.1 Programmes offered at PoN1.2 Cooperative Education1.3 Work Integrated Learning(WIL)
2. Stakeholder’s and their roles
3. Stakeholder’s benefits
4. Placement process
5. Frequently asked questions
6. Partnership
7. Conclusion
Outline
PoN – Polytechnic of NamibiaCCE – Centre for Cooperative Education ILO – Industry Liaison OfficerCoop - Cooperative EducationWIL – Work Integrated LearningMOA – Memorandum of Agreement
Acronyms
• Highly reputable• Internationally recognised• Curriculum framework
• Launched on 25 March 2011• Link between PoN, government, industry
and community• Facilitate WIL
• Interact with industry• Prepare students• Facilitate placement
1. Introduction
1. School of Management Sciences Department of Accounting and Finance Department of Business Management Department of Economics Department of Human Resources Department of Office Management and Technology
2. School of Engineering Department of Architecture Department of Civil Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mining Engineering
3. School of Health and Applied
Sciences Department of Bio-Medical Sciences Department of Environmental Health Sciences Department of Mathematics and Statistics
4. School of Human Sciences Department of Communication Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Department of Languages Department of Media Technology
5. School of Computing and Informatics Department of Software Engineering Department of Computer Systems and Networks Department of Basic Computer Studies Department of Business Computing Master of Information Technology
6. School of Natural Resources &
Spatial Sciences Department of Agriculture Department of Hospitality and Tourism Department of Land Management Department of Nature Conservation
1.1 Programmes offered at PoN
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1.2 What is Cooperative Education?
Cooperative Education
Enhance profit and lead to Economic Growth
Host
Students
PoN
An umbrella concept that describes cooperation between stakeholders
A structured method of applying classroom-based education with practical work experience eg. WIL and Service Learning
Includes practical work in a corporate environment and Service Learning which is work applied in the community.
1.3 Work Integrated Learning
Students
(Apply Learning)
PON
(Academic Programmes)
Cooperative Education
Work Integrated Learning
Opportunities
Industry
(Mentor)
2. Stakeholder’s and their roles
Facilitate cooperation between PON, Industry, NGO’s and Communities
Student preparation for WIL
Student Placement
Student monitoring and assessment
Take responsibility for learning while on WIL
Make an active contribution to the organisation providing WIL
Develop a portfolio of evidence
Provide student with WIL opportunities
Provide mentorship to student on WIL
Integrate student work experiences into curriculum development
Provide career driven programmes as indicated in our strategic goal
Industry
• Reduce recruitment and initial training cost
• Have a pool of potential recruits
• Injection of new ideas
• An opportunity to secure and develop new talents
• Collaborative research which benefit both Industry and PoN
• Opportunity to influence curriculum
Student
• Opportunity to apply theory in practice
• Exposure to work experience
• Developing awareness of corporate culture
• Developing corporate soft skills e.g. communication
• Increased chances of employability
PoN
• Feedback that improves employability and raises skill level in Namibia
• The enhancement of student skills
• Employer’s participation on advisory committee
3. Stakeholder’s Benefits
1. Enter into agreement with PON
2.Identify organisation needs
3. Contact CCE and information validation
4. Prepare Student for WIL
5.1 Work Readiness Programme
5.2 C.V short listing
5.3 Provide C.V to industry
5.4 Industry interview students
5.5Industry select suitable Interns
5. ILO place student
6.Students apply knowledge and acquire skills
7.Organisation provides
mentorship
8. CCE,WIL coordinators & organisation
monitor progress of
student
9. WIL coordinators & organisation assess and
provide feedback to PoN
4. Placement process
Which Industries are covered by WIL programmes?
What preparation will the student have?
What does industry provide for students ?
What value will students add to my business?
When are students available for WIL?
What happens if the placement doesn’t work out?
5. Frequently asked questions
Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Polytechnic of Namibia and become a partner to train and empower leaders for the future.
6. Partnership
7. Conclusion
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela
“Education and training are the best weapons against poverty, unemployment and inequality in the country” -Nahas Angula
