Our economy is changing daily, and with it, the talents, skills, and experience needed to be a part of that growth cycle are too. The job market is a competitive one, and often that is a tough learning curve for recent graduates. This is a big reason behind the growth of applied learning and internship opportunities becoming a key part of the college experience for all students.
The most important element of internships is that they integrate classroom knowledge and theory with practical application and skills developed in professional or community settings. They also bring a wealth of benefits to students, both while completing a degree and when seeking a career path post-graduation.
Apprenticeships combine theory, practical work and workplace practice in a chosen trade field, and in the case of a listed trade ends in a trade test and an artisan certificate of competence. Apprenticeships are aimed at developing trade-specific skills. In South Africa there are several industries that desperately need skilled artisans.
Learnerships is a structured programme in which a learner engages in theoretical and practical learning. This leads to an occupational related qualification registered on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
aimed at developing trade-specific skills. In South Africa there are several industries that desperately need skilled artisans.