CONSOLIDATION AND SUSTAINING SCHOOL INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Abstract

School with industry partnership is recognized by developed nations as a way for national development even in Nigeria as a developing nation recognizes that school industry partnership is a matter of must hence the introduction of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in 1975. This paper described this link as a system by which educators and industrialist interact and exchange ideas on issues boarding the training needs of the changing society. Improved links between technical education and industry would benefit both sectors, the students receive better training and occupational experiences, the employer gains access to betters trained potential employee and enhances economic development of the nation. This paper described the problems and issues on school industrial relationship. Suggestions and recommendations that will help to encourage partnership between school and industry were proffered to facilitate national development in Nigeria.