Enhancing Employability Skills through Post-School Education and Training in Partnership with the Workplace
Strengthening employability through sustainable collaborations between post-school education, training institutions, and workplaces is crucial for personal growth and professional development. This case study highlights the educational journey, outcomes, challenges, and solutions faced by a student from Tesese Institute School, focusing on the application of acquired skills in their current job role. Emphasis is placed on the practical delivery of programs, learning outcomes, and the effective utilization of qualifications in the workplace. The narrative underscores the importance of addressing challenges such as resource inadequacy and diverse student demographics to optimize learning experiences.
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Improve Employability through Sustainable Partnerships between Post School Education and Training & the Workplace.
EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY 1) I am 24 years old, from the villages of Falelatai, Toamua and Vaigaga. 2) I entered Tesese Institute School in 2014 and graduated in Nov 2015 3) Started at SSAB Feb 2016 to date
CERTIFICATE II COMPUTING, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION & SOFTWARE About 15 people in the class Classes started at 9am-1pm, breaks 11-11:30am 4 Days a week
DELIVERY & QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM 1) Learned both theory and practical skills for the workplace 2) Emphasis was equal on the importance of both theoretical and practical application of skills for the workplace 3) Numerous tasks and assignments that put in to practice what was taught in the classroom 4) Had engaging activities (games) that kept us interested in learning 5) Had attachment programs where students could observe and experience being in the workplace
OUTCOMES OF LEARNING FROM TESESE INSTITUTE SCHOOL 1) Good understanding and implementation of administration skills Typing Writing 2) Confidence boost and social skills 3) Improved understanding of business acumen 4) Relevancy of software use and application 5) Understanding and appreciation of good Customer Service
APPLICATION OF QUALIFICATION ON CURRENT JOB 1)Good use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc ) 2)Knowledge of Filing Systems 3)Implementation of good Customer Service Skills 4)Application and use of Administrative skills and knowledge (minute writing, report writing & analysis etc )
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS 1) Not enough text books. Text books were shared. * Propose to have sufficient copies made for the notes to allow students more time to focus on what was being taught. * Use of technology (emails) to send out notes etc 2) Need for new desks and chairs for students * Appeal to ex-students for assistance * Aid 4) Wide age difference of students * Perhaps we can class them closer to their age groups? 5) Accessibility- Absences due to transportation of students from rural areas. * Perhaps we can set up another branch of the Institution in an area where the majority of students enrolling live. close to
FINAL COMMENTS Tesese Institute School practices what it teaches. Joining the Tesese Institute was extremely fruitful. Learnt a lot from Tesese Institute, and it gave me the courage to learn more about the services provide in any work (social) environment. Grateful to teachers for all the hard work and efforts. Highly recommend TESESE INSTITUTE to anyone who is interested in learning about the various aspects of Business Administration.
My sincerest faafetai and gratitude to Tesese Institute from the heart of a student who was once hopeless. Tom Peters- Business Expert A career is a portfolio of projects that teach you new skills, gain you new expertise, develop new capabilities, grow your colleague set and constantly reinvent you as a brand
FAAFETAI LAVA THANK YOU