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We should not normalize this ... we need to #PayInterns I am thinking about a freshly-minted doctor from Kebulonik village in Nandi, who managed to go to med-school through the goodwill of organisations like Wings to Fly, Coop Foundation etc, now back in the village and is being asked to travel to Nairobi for an unpaid internship. How will they be able to afford the expenses of daily work commutes or cover living costs during months-long internships. How is that doctor expected to produce the same rate if not higher (they need the money more) as a doctor who does not have to think about how they will pay rent? Internships, often praised as gateways to professional growth (aka duty as Madam CS puts it) unfortunately, come with a significant barrier for many: unpaid labor, yes its labour, otherwise you would not be hiring them. I digress from the core Sakaja issue, but I think we need to know that this belief that we have that interns are free labour continues to reinforce socioeconomic divides. By compensating interns, regardless of their background, we create a level playing field where talent, not financial means, dictates success. We all need to reshape the landscape of internships to be inclusive, accessible, and fair for all, that every individual, irrespective of their socioeconomic status, has the chance to thrive and contribute meaningfully in their chosen field. #InclusionMatters #FairInternships #EqualOpportunity #payourinterns #PayInterns

Being an international student is not easy when it comes to looking for an internship. Most companies only need student from their citizen to intern and us international students gets rejected even with good grades. It is not easy for international students to be placed in foreign countries they study at. I being one of the international students studying at the university of Johannesburg who struggled to get internships I can say it is really hard for us to get placements indeed. #WIL #internationalstudentlife #workintegratedlearning

As our interns in Cambodia come to the end of their projects, we are delighted with their research and contributions, and look forward to seeing what the future holds as we implement their work. As part of their internships, this group of Global Studies students from Australian Catholic University have been required to: - Develop a strong understanding of Cambodian history, culture and customs It has been important for our interns to not only immerse themselves in Cambodian culture, but to develop their cultural awareness in order to understand the local community’s views and attitudes towards health and environment topics. - Conduct extensive research (both primary and secondary) in order to foster meaningful connections with the community In doing so, our interns have been able to build trust and confidence to discuss difficult topics, and strengthened their inter-cultural communication skills. - Conduct community needs assessments alongside our FutureSense Foundation team in Cambodia in order to identify key areas of focus By assisting with community needs assessments, the group has also been able to ensure that the curriculums they have designed meet the community’s needs and ensure our programs continue to make meanginful impacts on their lives. THE FINAL OUTCOME: our interns have applyied their knowledge and skills to design health and environment curriculums that will be implemented across our future programs! #challengesabroad #acu #internships #studentintern #studentexperience #studentopportunity #globalstudies #globalcommunity #globalgoals #communityengagement #curriculum #sustainabledevelopment #communityimpact #students #cambodia #studenttravel #personaldevelopment #skillsdevelopment #softskills

OPPORTUNITY & JOB CREATION. Private sector is the largest employer followed by government. This type of partnership can also be made more effective with the learning institutions; colleges, Universities and others producing curriculums which are more based on skills development. Since we have opened our Kenyan gates wide for the chinese, why not partner with them on such basis. Certainly we can learn alot from china with it's 1 billion population and their job creation policy/formula. Kenya is leading quite well interms of education and competency in various sector as proven with our teachers and nurses who are highly valued in other African countries such as Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique etc. China exports it's manpower all over the world especially in infrastructure development projects. Cuba is renown for exporting her professional medical practitioners abroad as a highly valued source of professional employees. Finally, the recently launched Kazi Majuu program by the Kenyan Government; Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Ministry for Labour should also work faster in the same pursuit of creating jobs for our people.

Fellow South Afrikans we need to talk. White South Afrikans we need to talk. I see you and if you don't engage I'll pump myself some energy to always tag you in anything that affects Afrika Borwa irrespective of context. Since some of you love cats and dogs, I might just upload an image of a dog nje, without context so that you start to engage fellow countrymen. Let's start here! Entlek, white brothers and sisters where do your kids, family and friends do their internships, learnerships and apprenticeship? Do they even go through such steps or just hire them without that requirement? This is coming from the background of high unemployment rates in our country and you know very well who you see on the robots holding placards saying "looking for a job or hire me." Where do white graduates actually do their internships, apprenticeships and gain the required experience that's always thrown on job descriptions? Just curious!

Questions That Might Be Asked in an Interview for an Internship at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) - Juc Media Kenya Questions That Might Be Asked in an Interview for an Internship at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Questions That Might Be Asked in an Interview for an Internship at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Here are some questions that might be asked in an interview for an internship at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA): Explain the main principles of maritime logistics and their role in international trade Discuss the challenges of optimizing port operations for efficient cargo handling How can technology be used to enhance the efficiency of maritime transport and logistics Discuss your skills and how they align with the internship General... https://lnkd.in/dh4g_-gn

🌍 If your organization is involved in #innovative development, especially in #Africa, and hasn't yet embraced the opportunity to offer #internships via DOWA - Doing Good Work in Africa, I'd like to ask, why not? Access to opportunities and representation #inclusive of #African continues to be a critical factor in developing and scaling solutions to multifaceted #global challenges that can change the world. Startups, firms, companies, and organizations have until Friday, October 30, 2023, to sign up and be a part of the DOWA Winter 2024 Internship program running from Mid-Jan. to Mid-March. As someone who played a pivotal role in launching the pilot program in 2020, I've witnessed firsthand how this initiative attracts and empowers talented professionals in the early stages of their careers by providing them with unique and out-of-the-box opportunities. This program also offers organizations the chance to tap into brilliant talent and fresh perspectives for scaling their innovative solutions. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of getting to know many amazing strategic education partners and organizations that support the DOWA initiative. These include Gebeya Inc., HYBR Group, DSNai - Data Science Nigeria, African Leadership Network (ALN), African Leadership Academy, Ashinaga Foundation, National African Student Association, and many more! The individuals with diverse backgrounds who have contributed to the professional development sessions for interns participants are nothing short of inspiring. People like Becky Tsadik, Dahun Mamora, Okosun Clegg Amiolemeh, SPHR, CDE®, SHRM-SCP and Holly Kosek have made a significant impact. DOWA is not just an initiative; it's a movement that is truly changing lives. DOWA collaborates with employers engaged in innovative work and developing solutions to global challenges, including those impacting Africa, across various sectors and industries. DOWA helps organizations and managers access talent from diverse backgrounds. DOWA empowers individuals to build their careers, skills, and experiences at crucial points in their early careers. I take immense pride in seeing innovative organizations join this movement driven by the DOWA Initiative. For more details, check out the link below. And although I don't usually promote FOMO (fear of missing out), I strongly encourage you to share this with your HR, graduate, or diversity and inclusion teams if you believe your organization isn't already part of this transformative journey led by the DOWA Initiative. Link here: https://lnkd.in/ejarDudK

Enrolled as an academic internship student at LUKMEF Cameroon.