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Creating Educational Industry Connections Through Internship Tu4d Guide For Best Practice, Frank Cullen Sep 2015

Creating Educational Industry Connections Through Internship Tu4d Guide For Best Practice, Frank Cullen

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A working subgroup was sent up in 2015 in response to the TU4D Design Team requirements. The task of the subgroup was to conduct a reviews of ITB, DIT AND ITT placement structures and develop a draft policy based on the combined internship polices. The subgroup was additionally informed by the HEA paper ‘Towards a Future Higher Education Landscape’ (February 2012), ‘Work Placement A Best Practice Guide for Employers’ (AHECS), DIT’s working group report (2012), the REAPS report ‘Work Placement in Third Level Education’ (2011). This draft policy includes the process and criteria from the three institutions and is based …


Enhance The Connection Between Academic Studies And Internship, Frank Cullen Jan 2015

Enhance The Connection Between Academic Studies And Internship, Frank Cullen

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This module provides a structure to develop an enhanced learner experience. The concept of internship is complex. It hinges on the relationships and connections between the Schools, student, industry and institutions. It relates to the quality of the engagement with academic, administrative and support staff as well as their interaction with and for students and potential employers. At the institutes core should be the quality, breadth and appropriateness of internship that the student and industry experience.