Connecting students with industrial placements, monitoring internships, and bridging the gap between classroom theory and workplace practice for career readiness.
<p>The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a vital programme that bridges the gap between classroom theory and workplace practice. We connect students with industrial placements, monitor their internships, and ensure they gain practical, hands-on experience that prepares them for successful careers.</p><p>Our mandate includes coordinating industrial placements for students, monitoring internship progress, maintaining partnerships with industry employers, and ensuring that students gain meaningful work experience that complements their academic training.</p><p>With a dedicated team of industrial coordinators and workplace supervisors, we provide comprehensive support to students throughout their industrial attachment. We are committed to producing graduates who are not only academically qualified but also practically experienced and ready to contribute to the workplace from day one.</p>
SIWES Unit
Guiding principles that drive our commitment to student development and industry collaboration.
To be a leading industrial training programme in Nigeria, producing graduates who are practically experienced, professionally competent, and ready to contribute to national development.
To provide high-quality industrial training placements that equip students with practical skills, professional experience, and workplace competencies. We are committed to bridging the gap between education and industry, fostering partnerships with employers, and preparing students for successful careers.
Explore the impactful projects undertaken by SIWES students.
Expanding industrial placement opportunities to include more industries and sectors for student internships.
OngoingDeveloping and implementing a comprehensive internship monitoring system to track student progress and ensure quality work experience.
OngoingBuilding and strengthening partnerships with employers across various industries to provide quality internship opportunities.
OngoingProviding comprehensive support to students throughout the placement process, including preparation, placement, and post-placement support.
CompletedEstablishing a feedback system to gather insights from employers on student performance and internship quality.
CompletedDeveloping a programme to prepare students for industrial placements through workshops on professionalism, workplace ethics, and career development.
UpcomingCelebrating the successes and impact of the SIWES program.
Successfully placed over 500 students in industrial placements across various industries.
Established partnerships with over 100 employers across various industries.
Achieved 95% student satisfaction rate with industrial placement experiences.
Implemented a comprehensive internship monitoring system tracking student progress.
Received positive feedback from employers on student performance and professionalism.
Trained over 300 students in career readiness and workplace professionalism.
Visionary leadership driving industrial training excellence at Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic.
Dr. Oriko, B.O. is a distinguished industrial training specialist with extensive experience in workplace learning, internship coordination, and industry-academia partnerships. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations from the University of Ibadan and has led numerous initiatives to enhance the quality of industrial training programmes. Under his leadership, the SIWES Directorate has significantly expanded industrial placements, improved internship monitoring, and strengthened partnerships with leading employers across various industries.
Dedicated professionals committed to your industrial training success.
Reach out to our team for industrial training inquiries, placement assistance, or supervision support.
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