What is On-the-job Training?
- Students in the engineering programs of the Faculty of Technology complete a total of 8 semesters of education, spending 7 semesters at the faculty and 1 semester in the industry sector under the mandatory On-the-job Training program to enhance their practical skills. This training is a significant component of the curriculum.
- On-the-job Training is a realistic model.
- There are very successful implementations both worldwide and in Turkey.
- It is believed that it will increase university-industry collaboration and post-graduation employment rates.
- On-the-job Training involves a partnership between employers, students, and faculty members.
The Aim of On-the-job Training is...
- To train qualified engineers needed by the industry.
- To prepare students for the real work life.
- To introduce engineering candidates to employers.
- To provide the ability to apply theoretical knowledge into practice.
- To enable them to become familiar with current technological developments.
Student Gains
- Students mature both professionally and emotionally as they explore real-life experiences.
- They can find jobs more easily after graduation.
- They can prepare their graduation thesis on topics related to their sectors.
Benefits That On-The-Job Training Can Provide to Employers
- Engineering candidate students participating in On-the-job Training can be evaluated in a trial process in terms of their capacities, reliability, and abilities without risk.
- Since the insurance responsibility during the student's On-the-job Training period will be held by the university, your business will not have such financial obligations.
Other Benefits Provided by The Program
- On-the-job Training accelerates the development of collaboration between university and industry.
- As a result, joint research projects can be more easily activated.