Hard Hat on, Knowledge Unlocked: My SIWES Orientation Debrief
Excited to announce that my department at Obafemi Awolowo University (a prestigious institution for those who may not know 😊) recently held an orientation for our SIWES 1 program!
For those unfamiliar with these acronyms:
📌SIWES: Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme - a program designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience for students in science and technology fields. It's essentially an internship program overseen by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
📌SWEP: Students Work Experience Program - a similar program, but often conducted on-campus and serving as a stepping stone to SIWES. I'll delve deeper into SWEP in my next post!
The SIWES orientation proved incredibly insightful. Huge shoutout to the ITF for allowing science and technology students to participate! This program provides invaluable exposure to the real-world industry, preparing us to function effectively after graduation and potentially land jobs with the companies we intern for.
Here are a few key takeaways I'm eager to put into practice:
📍Conquering the Logbook: I finally get my hands on the infamous logbook! (For those unfamiliar, it's a record of daily activities during the internship). While there are funny stories about students filling it with mundane tasks, mine will be a testament to my dedication. I'm here to learn, grow, and become a valuable asset to the company.
📍Bridging the Gap: This concept truly resonated with me, having already experienced it during my SWEP in Part 2. SIWES takes it a step further, allowing us to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.
📍Setting the Standard: As a Quantity Surveying student with a passion for construction, I'm confident I can portray excellence during my internship. My goal is to pave the way for future students by demonstrating the value a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn can bring.
Thanks for reading! Let me know in the comments about your own SIWES experiences. And stay tuned for my next post where I'll be explaining SWEP in more detail!
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