Cover Page POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA LEADERSHIP / TECHNOLOGY / ENTREPRENEURSHIP / INNOVATION CENTRE FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Working together today to ensure a competitive workforce tomorrow

Acronyms 1. Introduction 1.1 Programmes offered at PoN 1.2 Cooperative Education 1.3 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

 PoN – Polytechnic of Namibia  CCE – Centre for Cooperative Education  ILO – Industry Liaison Officer  Coop - Cooperative Education  WIL – Work Integrated Learning  MOA – Memorandum of Agreement

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. 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

6 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.

Students (Apply Learning) PON (Academic Programmes) Cooperative Education Work Integrated Learning Opportunities Industry (Mentor)  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

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

 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?

 Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Polytechnic of Namibia and become a partner to train and empower leaders for the future.

“ 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

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