Exit support paves the way for students to prepare for further study or labour market entry. Students with disabilities must also be included in all exit support opportunities offered to students.
Job Placement NC (V) Level 4 and Report 191/N6
Students face many obstacles when entering the job market. In some fields supply outstrips demand, which has the effect of graduates ending up in the fields of jobs they did not train for. In other cases, graduates lack the minimum of three to four years of work experience in their field of study, which is often a requirement for jobs advertised. Without support from their Colleges, students generally struggle to break into the job market and frequently end up in employment that is unrelated to their training.
The College is establishing a direct link between students and employers before students’ completion of their studies. Furthermore, the college is also organising networking sessions with various organisations in a bid to strengthen partnerships. Exit programmes provide opportunities for students to gain key transferable skills, volunteer on real projects and enhance their CV.
We are currently providing support through a job placement service, which focuses on one or more of the following key deliverables:
- Providing up-to-date information about employment opportunities on campus notice boards, College social media platforms (such as Facebook, twitter), website, and the resource centre;
- Linking students directly with employers who contact the college for prospective employees in a particular field; and
- Actively promoting or marketing students and College programmes among prospective employers. This is a proactive approach.
Entry into Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Students who want to study further need access to comprehensive, up-to-date information. The College assists by facilitating access to such information through, for example; internet searches and liaison with student affairs departments of the relevant institutions. Those who want to enrol for apprenticeships or learnerships as routes to becoming an artisan need access to information available on the various websites of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
Activities
Exit support paves the way for students to prepare for further study or labour market entry.
- Work readiness programmes
- Job Placement NC (V) Level 4 and Report 191/N6
- Information for Entry into Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
- Entrepreneurship Initiatives