Industrial training benefits students and companies
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” – Confucius It has been widely reported that university graduates need to be better prepared for the workplace. So, what better way to do this than let students experience doing real work while they are still studying? Industrial placement, where a student undertakes a period of training with an organisation usually during a semester break, plays an important role in preparing the student for a professional career. From the hands-on training, the student learns about the skill sets required, demands of the industry and also work ethics. At the same time, it gives the student an opportunity to put into practice what he or she has learned at university. The industry exposure enhances the undergraduate’s work life through added enthusiasm and commitment; provides a lifelong learning experience; is an opportunity to engage with the profession to which they aspire in a realistic work environment; appreciate and
