About Our School - Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, Delta State University, Abraka

The Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was established in Delta State University in 1993 with the assistance of Dr. .J. A. Ighedo who liaised with Industrial Training Fund (ITF). He was put in charge of developing the Technical Education Department programme in the University, which later became the first Department to key into SIWES programme. SIWES is an academic support unit, which operates as a directorate under the Vice-Chancellor’s office. It oversees all the activities undertaken in Industrial Training in the university. It also provides a liaison between the University, the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the various companies & Industrial establishments that offer Industrial Training (IT) placement to students.
SIWES is a proficiency training programme, which is designed to render and prepare students of Delta State University to real life work situation which they will come across after graduation. The University now has 40 programmes taking part in Industrial Training. These programmes are represented by coordinators. The programmes are:

FACULTY OF ARTS: Fine and Applied Arts, Music.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE: Agricultural Economics and Extension, Agronomy and Soil, Animal Science, Forestry, Fisheries.
BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE: Medical Biochemistry, Nursing, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION: Agric. Education, Business Education, Human Kinetics, Health and Safety Educ., Home Economics Education, Technical Education.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING:Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Petroleum
FACULTY OF PHARMACY: Pharmacy.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE: Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Mathematics, Medical Lab Science, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology.
FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCE: Geography and Regional Planning, Library and Information Science, Mass Communication.

The Directorate has been overseen by series of directors which are as follows:

1.Prof. S. I. Akinseinde - 1993-1996
2.Prof. P.N.Okonta - 1997-1998
3.Prof. S.O. Akporido - 1999-2003
4.Prof. B.O.Ejechi - 2003-2005
5.Prof. A.C. Egun - 2005-2008
6.Prof. (Mrs) O. D. Ogisi - 2008-2012
7.Prof. (Mrs) D. O Arubayi - 2012-2016
8.Prof. A.C. Egun - 2016-2018
9.Prof. (Mrs) F. N. Ugoji - 2018-2022
10.Prof. S.I. Efe - 2023-Date

MANDATE OF SIWES

The core mandate of SIWES is to promote the acquisition of skills by students in industry and commerce, thereby bolstering productivity and efficiency.

OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

In line with the Industrial Training Fund’s Policy Document No. 1 of 1973 which established SIWES, the following are the objectives of the scheme:

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 are 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 strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process and prepare students for employment after graduation.

CORE VALUES OF SIWES DIRECTORATE

The core values of SIWES Directorate are;

Education: Commitment to enhancing students learning by providing practical experiences that complement academic knowledge.
Skill Development: Fostering the acquisition and refinement of practical skills relevant to students' fields of study.
Professionalism: Cultivating attitudes and behaviors conducive to success in industrial work settings.
Experiential Learning: Emphasizing the importance of hands-on experiences in facilitating understanding and mastery of subject matter.
Partnership: Collaborating with employers, educational institutions, and students to create mutually beneficial learning opportunities.
Preparedness: Equipping students with the necessary tools and experiences to transition seamlessly into the workforce after graduation.
Quality: Ensuring that the experiences provided through SIWES meet high standards of relevance, effectiveness, and impact.
Empowerment: Empowering students to apply their knowledge in practical settings, thereby boosting confidence and competence.
Innovation: Encouraging creativity and adaptability in addressing challenges and maximizing learning outcomes.
Ethics and Integrity: Upholding principles of honesty, responsibility, and respect for ethical standards in all aspects of the programme.

These core values collectively form the foundation upon which SIWES operates, guiding its implementation and shaping its impact on students, educational institutions, and industries alike.

Our Aim

Education: Commitment to enhancing students learning by providing practical experiences that complement academic knowledge.
Skill Development: Fostering the acquisition and refinement of practical skills relevant to students' fields of study.
Enterprise: lnculcating entreprise and business mindset in students which can drive them to become entrepreneurs in the various fields they find themselves.
Professionalism: Cultivating attitudes and behaviors conducive to success in industrial work settings.
Experiential Learning: Emphasizing the importance of hands-on experiences in facilitating understanding and mastery of subject matter.
Partnership: Collaborating with employers, educational institutions, alumni and students to create mutually beneficial learning opportunities.

Our Mission

Provide students with practical work experience in their chosen field.
Expose students to industrial work environment and culture.
Enhance students' skills and knowledge through hands-on experience.
Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Develop students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Improve students' communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Enhance students' employability and job readiness.
Foster collaboration between academia and industry.
Provide students with opportunities for career exploration and specialization.
Develop students' entrepreneurial skills and mindset.
Expose students to modern tools, equipment, and technology.
Enhance students' understanding of industrial processes and operations.
Develop students' time management and organizational skills.
Improve students' adaptability and flexibility.
Provide students with opportunities for networking and professional development.
Enhance students' knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
Develop students' research and analytical skills.
Improve students' ability to work independently and in teams.
Provide students with experience in project management and execution.
Enhance students' overall academic performance and achievement.

Our Vision

To foster and promote the acquisition of industry and commerce skills in order to establish a pool of well-trained workers sufficient to meet the needs of the country.

Our Goal

To promote the acquisition of skills by students in industry and commerce, thereby bolstering productivity and efficiency.
Preparedness: Equipping students with the necessary tools and experiences to transition seamlessly into the workforce after graduation.
Quality: Ensuring that the experiences provided through SIWES meet high standards of relevance, effectiveness, and impact.
Empowerment: Empowering students to apply their knowledge in practical settings, thereby boosting confidence and competence.
Innovation: Encouraging creativity and adaptability in addressing challenges and maximizing learning outcomes.
Ethics and Integrity: Upholding principles of honesty, responsibility, and respect for ethical standards in all aspects of the programme.

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