http://www.dut.ac.za/cooperative_education
Co-operative Education is an integrated approach to higher education which combines academic learning with associated workplace experience achieved via the relationship between the University, its students, industry and the community. Industry includes all sectors of commerce and industry as well as small business and the informal sector and regional, provincial and state departments.
- Producing work-ready graduates
- Promoting employment and job creation
- Providing career planning opportunities
- Sponsoring graduate placement opportunities
- Ensuring quality facilitation and learner support
- Providing quality hands on and critical skills training
- Addressing scarce skills and skills development needs
1. To expose learners to challenging learning experiences related to work.
2. To assist learners to start with career plans during their studies.
3. To compile programmes that will address the needs of commerce, industry and
public sector in general.
4. Assist learners understand the relevance of theoretical aspects.
5. Assist learners in developing better human relations by working with individuals
from different disciplines and backgrounds.
6. To improve job prospects after graduation, as learners gain practical experience
during their studies.
