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In-service Training and Internship Programmes Will Empower Graduates If Managed Properly

Kwanda Phiri, GM of iMbasa IT writes an excellent article arguing that in-service training and internship programmes will empower graduates if managed properly. Writing about the needs for IT graduates in South Africa, the argument is made that colleges and universities provide excellent theoretical and academic foundation for IT graduates, but leaves them without any practical […]

National Academy Foundation – Let Practice Drive Policies!

This article is authored and posted by the National Academy Foundation (NAF). The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is a leader in the movement to prepare young people for college and career success. For 30 years, NAF has refined a proven educational model which includes industry-focused curricula, work-based learning experiences, and business partner expertise from themes: […]

Managing Work-Based Learning Programs to teach “Critical Skills”

During the “School-to-Work” days, a program called Coop2000 was used by many school systems to manage their work-based learning programs. Coop2000 Just click on “Powerpoint Presentation” to view slideshow. The system enabled schools to: “Connect” work-based activities to the SCANS Foundation Skills and Competencies (Teaching the SCANS Competencies), Create work-based learning agreements, Create authentic assessment […]