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Submission Number: 196
Submission ID: 305
Submission UUID: 0198e3f7-1025-4459-9b71-10987ea0d2f1
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 18:53
Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 19:00
Changed: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 07:57
Remote IP address: 2c0f:ed28:905e:4b30:f4ac:25af:36d6:f9a1
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Lubanyana |
| Firstname | Nothando |
| [email protected] | |
| Mobile | 0767200426 |
| Institution | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Biosketch | Miss Nothando Lubanyana is an intern employed by the Human Science Research Council. She is placed at the University of KwaZulu-Natal under the Discipline of Social Work and a research assistant in the Discipline of Criminology. She boosts with more than 4 years of experience in academic and research. She is a Social Worker by profession and her research interests are in working with students living with disabilities, students that are academically at-risk, community development and the inclusion of all individuals. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Reflections of Social Work Interns on The Experiences of Transitioning from Classroom to Real-World Setting |
| Theme Selection | THEME 4: Quality management and enhancement of social services |
| Subtheme FOUR Selection | SUB 4.2 Building professional capacity in social service professions through supervision, support, and development |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Internships have gained significant popularity as an educational resource for students, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom and practical experience in real-world settings (Du-Babcock, 2016). O’Higgins & Pinedo (2018) cited in the Employment Policy Department say that there is relatively little solid evidence on the impact of internships on subsequent labour market experiences of young people. Internships are progressively being recognized as a crucial component of the transition from school to the workforce and continue to facilitate a polished shift from the academic setting to the practical world of work (Anjum, 2022). This presentation draws on my experiences as an intern in an academic institution. The main benefits include applying theoretical knowledge in the real world, developing professional connections and relationships, direct job offers are probable. Some of the issues that may be addressed are that internships are temporary and underpaying, there is too much work & we tend to be afraid to ask questions regarding work. With the anxiety normally associated with the uncertainty of employment in the social work field, internships are an excellent way for students to gain the necessary soft skills for the job market. |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Varoshini |
| Lastname | Nadesan |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Somewhat |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Post graduate internships |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Thabisa |
| Lastname | Matsea |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Practice |
| Status | Accepted |
