THE ROLE OF STUDENTS’ INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY

Umar Adamu kwami, Cyril Ubale

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The paper discussed the roles, objectives and duration for SIWES participating institutions. Challenges of Students Industrial Experience Scheme in Vocational and Technical Education partnership with industry have also been discussed. Provision of adequate industries, establishment of industrial centers, better funding of supervision exercise are among the possible solutions identified. The paper concluded by recommending to the government and it’s allied to implement the real objectives of SIWES as stipulated by Industrial Training Fund Document for the benefit of the nation and the students meant for the scheme

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