You develop interpersonal and communication skills and a professional outlook. You gain value career information to make better decisions about future employment. The main advantage of our programme is that we provide preselected, motivated students that have met our entry requirements. The work placement is given full academic credit to the degree, thus serving as a potent motivational tool. Businesses have access to reliable, motivated and skilled individuals.
Businesses have temporary cover or help with short and long term projects.
Businesses have the opportunity to screen students for fulltime employment. Businesses have regular contact with University staff. Collaborative research opportunities. Constructive liason with, and input from, a range of employers, with potentially large spin-offs for research and teaching. Increased motivation in students to learn and to appreciate the value of education and its place in their future.