CHALLENGES OF SIWES AS A TOOL IN TVET WORKPLACE PARTNERSHIP FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Abstract

SIWES plays an important role in making education relevant by bridging the gap between theory and practice. As such, it is a tool in achieving TVET workplace partnership. This paper examines the concept, curriculum, and objectives of TVET and SIWES. It reveals the role of SIWES in TVET workplace partnership, the challenges faced by SIWES in meeting its goals and the strategies for overcoming the challenges. Recommendations were also made.