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Annual Careers’ Fair
An annual two-day event hosted by the Co-operative Education Directorate featuring over 40 exhibitors from various industries, where students can attend presentations, network with employers, and explore job and placement opportunities.
annual Careers’ Fair with 40+ exhibitors over two days; host company presentations
Reference
https://www.mut.ac.za/support-services__trashed/co-operative-education/
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Placement
Students at Mangosuthu University of Technology can participate in a structured, monitored, and assessed workplace learning experience lasting between 3 and 12 months, following a 15-week Work Readiness programme. The Co-operative Education Directorate places approximately 1500 students annually across more than 200 host organisations.
It explains MUT’s Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) approach, including a 15-week Work Readiness phase and a 3 to 12 month workplace Work-based Learning phase, and describes how the directorate places about 1500 students annually in over 200 organisations.
CV and Interview Skills Sessions
The Co-operative Education Directorate offers regular sessions to help students improve their CV writing and interview techniques, enhancing their employability and success in securing placements.
CV & interview skills sessions
CV Database Access for Employers
Employers can access a database of student CVs maintained by the Co-operative Education Directorate, which is shared via email with partner organisations to facilitate recruitment for placements and jobs.
Student placement portfolio: CV database shared with employer partners via coop@mut.ac.za
Job Postings on MUT Co-operative Education Facebook Page
Employers and students can view job and placement opportunities posted regularly on the official MUT Co-operative Education Facebook page, which serves as a platform for sharing employment leads and internship openings.
job postings on MUT Co-operative Education Facebook page
Work Readiness Training Units
Students can enrol in training units covering workplace dynamics, productivity improvement, innovation principles, and job-search strategies to enhance their readiness for work-based learning and employment.
Career development portfolio: Work Readiness training units (workplace/organisations, implementation/productivity/continuous improvement, innovation principles, job-search strategies)
Peer Advice Service
Students can receive guidance and support from fellow students who have completed placements, helping them navigate challenges and prepare for workplace experiences.
peer advice service
MUT Radio Careers’ Slots
Monthly career-focused segments are broadcast on MUT Radio, offering tips on job searching, career planning, and professional development, with a special slot aired every Tuesday during the second week.
MUT Radio Careers’ slots (Tuesdays second week; monthly on MUT Radio)
