What is it about?
This study is a response to identified challenges of poor work-readiness of many graduates and the inadequate relation between education and work. Through students’ perspectives, the study examines the extent to which selected South African universities are supporting their students in developing employability skills and the influence of such employability support on students’ enhanced employability.
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Why is it important?
This study elucidates the role of universities in providing support structures that enable students to establish an appropriate connection between theory and practice. It provides insight into the employability potential of South African universities and increases the universities’ awareness of what they can do to ensure the production of work-ready graduates.
Perspectives
This is one of the most comprehensive and thoroughly reviewed article I have written and I'm really excited about it. I believe the model (EDOs) used in the study and the findings will be a valuable guide to students, parents, universities and policy makers on higher education on how to mitigate concerns regarding the inadequate work-readiness of university graduates and the limited connection between higher education and employment.
Dr Oluyomi Susan PITAN
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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This page is a summary of: Student perspectives on employability development in higher education in South Africa, Education + Training, June 2020, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/et-02-2018-0039.
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