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Discover the strategic advantages of partnering with Victoria University's Work-Integrated Learning programme.

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Strategic Benefits for Employers

The Strategic benefits of Victoria University WIL programme for employers: Fresh ideas and approaches, Recruitment pathway, Flexible options, Workplace-ready graduates, Return on investment, and Partnerships with Universities.

Fresh Ideas & Approaches

Since students bring fresh ideas and approaches to the workplace, by sharing the latest research and thinking in the field they study, the organization is able to latch on to the latest buzz in that line of business.

Recruitment Pathway

Victoria University WIL programme will provide a customized recruitment pathway which is an opportunity to closely examine the skills and suitability of students before they graduate.

Flexible Options

Victoria University WIL programme also offers an enthusiastic, short term 'employee' who can undertake projects or tasks which might not otherwise get done on a regular basis. The company can commission short customer surveys, product placements, events etc.

Workplace-Ready Graduates

The programme will also engender valuable training ground in mentoring and management to existing employees. In the long-run, the organization has a steady pool of 'company-trained and work-ready' human resources ready for immediate deployment.

Return on Investment

Partnering with Victoria University WIL programme is an important chance for companies to venture into Victoria University's communities and business enterprises. It encapsulates new industry connections engendering and exhibiting company products and services.

Partnership with Victoria University

Victoria University WIL programme is an opportunity for partners to make their contribution to their industry, and the communities they serve as thought leaders. Participating organizations can make well informed and tested ideas to curriculum design.

Government Recognition

There will be opportunities for the government to recognize the efforts of the host organization in implementing and supporting the WIL programme.

What Can WIL Do For You?

Victoria University's commitment to providing world-class learning opportunities underpins WIL as a process of reciprocal involvement for the mutual benefit of all.

Benefits for Hosts

Benefit from the injection of new and innovative ideas, cognitive diversity, and 'fresh eyes' of students.
Work with Victoria University staff to design a project to create real-world outcomes for your organisation.
Have direct access to a pool of talented graduates for future employment.
Provide your current staff with a valuable professional development opportunity as mentees.
Engage directly with Victoria University and help shape the future of the degree programs offered.

Benefits for Students

WIL makes students career-ready.
Enriched knowledge of field of study through hands on exposure in the workplace.
Provides an insight into the professional attitudes and attributes needed to be prepared for the jobs of the future.
WIL provides a competitive advantage in the competitive global employment marketplace.

WIL allows industry and Victoria University to work together to develop Uganda's future workforce and to help build our national economy, through ensuring that graduates are adept and sufficiently agile to face the challenges of a changing job market.

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