ERIC Number: EJ1289701
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 16
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Work-Integrated Learning for Mining Engineering Training and the Employability Nexus in Traditional Research Universities: A Case of Selected South Africa Universities
Dipitso, Paul
Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education, v12 n6S1 p122-136 Dec 2020
Globally, employability is increasingly becoming an issue of concern in higher education due to demands from the labour market requiring work-ready graduates. In the Global South, particularly South Africa, universities are on a quest to develop competence and improve student employability. This paper is set to investigate the impact of work-integrated learning on employability for mining engineering undergraduates in South Africa. The research data were collected using the mixed methods approach and a case study design. Experiential learning was used to examine the impact of work-integrated learning on the employability of mining engineering students. The findings provide a description of perspectives for mining engineers, lecturers, and workplace supervisors concerning the enhancement of employability for mining engineering students. The findings revealed that professional associations play a crucial role in the development of professional skills. This article argues for strong partnerships with industry partners to nurture the employability of mining engineering students.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, Mining, Work Experience Programs, Experiential Learning, Employment Potential, Job Skills, Professional Associations, Partnerships in Education, Industry, Career Readiness, Curriculum Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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