TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents                                                                                                      Pages

Title Page     –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          i

Dedication    –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          ii

Acknowledgement  –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          iii

Table of Contents    –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          iv

CHAPTER ONE

1.0     Introduction           –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          1

1.1     Historical Development of SIWES          –         –         –         –         –          1-2

1.2     Aims and Objectives of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme –          2

CHAPTER TWO

2.0     Historical Background of the Firm Emmanuel & Associate     –         –          3

2.1     Organizational Structure of the Firm       –         –         –         –         –          3

2.2     Services rendered by the Firm                 –         –         –         –         –          4

CHAPTER THREE

3.0      Work Experiences   –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          5-9

CHAPTER FOUR                                                  

4.0     Challenges Encountered    –         –         –         –         –         –         –          10

4.1     Solution Preferred   –         –         –         –         –         –         –         –          10

4.2     Recommendations/Conclusion     –         –         –         –         –         –          10

 

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria to enable students of higher institutions of learning to have practical work experience while still in school.

This serves as skill acquisition program designed for tertiary institutions as complimentary program and workshop practices engaged in by students in tertiary institution which by industrial standard, are inadequate to serve the industrial need of the industries.

The practices are too idealistic and therefore necessitates that the student been exposed to actual life practice which is by far departure from academic institutional laboratory and workshop practices.

The Scheme exposes student to Industrial based skills necessary for a smooth transition from class room theory to the practical working world, hence equipping students for the work force with needed knowledge and various work ethics.

1.1 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SIWES

SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme) was initiated by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in 1973 as a means of striking a balance between the theory and practical experience which is obtainable only by working in the field.

The scheme was thus designed to be means for necessary skill-acquisition by the students to ensure that they are adequately prepared to meet the challenges of working in their professions after graduation.

Under Decree 47 of 1971 constitution, the ITF was establish with a view to promoting and encouraging the acquisition of skills in industries and commercial establishments as well as to generate a pool for indigenous trained man power which will be sufficient  to meet the needs of Nigerians economy.

The fund in its policy statement No.1, published in 1973, inserted a clause derailing with the issue of practical skills among the population. The statement provides that the fund will seek to work out a co-operative mechanic in industries were the students in institutions of higher learning may acquire training in industry and commerce compatible with their area of study. The fund will support such mid career attachment by contributing to the allowances payable to the students.

The administration of SIWES under ITF started again in 1985 and the following bodies were involved: The Federal Government of Nigeria, The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), The Institution of higher learning employer, The National Universities Commission (NUC), and The National Board for technical Education (NBTE).

 

1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

• It provides the avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to gain industrial skills and experiences in their course of study.
• Prepare the students for the industrial work situation they’re likely to meet after graduation.
• Expose students to work method and techniques in handling equipment and machinery that may not be available in their institutions.
• Make the transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance students contact for later job placement.
• Provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in actual work situations bridging the gap between theory and practice.
• Enlist and strengthens employers involvement in the entire educational process and prepare students for employment after graduation.

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