EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management
Vol 2 No 3 (2024): EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management

Assessing the Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Business Education Students' Employability in College of Education in Nigeria

Jamilu, Usman Mohammed (Unknown)
Paris, Suleiman Adama (Unknown)
Sambo, Gidado Farida (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Oct 2024

Abstract

This study assessed the impact of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs on the employability of business education students in Colleges of Education in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, with a sample of 240 respondents, including administrators, teachers, and students, from selected Colleges of Education. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean statistics. The findings revealed that WIL programs are moderately implemented in business education curricula, contributing significantly to the development of employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. However, challenges such as limited internship placements, insufficient collaboration with industries, and financial constraints hinder students’ access to WIL opportunities. The study recommended strengthening partnerships between colleges and industries, making WIL mandatory in business education programs, providing financial support to students, and enhancing supervision and mentorship during WIL placements.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

edumalsys

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Description

EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management [2988-1196 (Print) and 2988-1188 (Online)] provides those interested in the effective management of the educational process with a broad overview of developments and best practice in the field, with particular reference to how new ideas can be ...