STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE (SIWES) PROGRAMMME AS A TOOL FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS PREPARATION FOR THE LABOUR MARKET: A STUDY OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA
Salihu Habiba
Volume 1 Issue 2
Abstract
The study examined the impact of siwes programme on business education students’ level of preparation for the labour market with emphasis on Federal College of Education, Zaria. Four objectives were formulated to examine industrial skill acquired by business education students for preparation for the labour market. Four research questions were also raised in line with the objectives. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of all NCE III Business Education students in Federal College of Education, Zaria. The total population is two hundred and forty-three (243) students. Using simple random sampling techniques, a sample size of 122 (50%) students was drawn from the population. The instrument used was the structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistical tools were used in analyzing the data collected. Findings showed that business education students acquire industrial skills in preparation for labour market. The study concluded that SIWES is of great benefit to students of Business Education. It therefore implies that the proper and effective administration of SIWES will go a long way in boosting and enhancing the competencies of the workforce. The study recommends that Students’ Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) needs to be strengthened by all concerned stakeholders in order for its objectives to be realized. Keywords: SIWES, Business Education, Labour Market, Preparation and Skill.
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