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Sikhulekelani Moyo,[email protected]

THE Public Service Commission is re-launching a stipend for industrial attachment for students from tertiary institutions, an initiative that  seeks to support the Education 5.0 policy adopted by the Government,

In a statement, the Commission said the initiative supports the Education 5.0 policy adopted by the Government, which is intended to produce graduates who are fit for purpose in their respective professional fields.

“Through this industrial attachment programme, the Public Service Commission aims to contribute to the development of students’ intellectual and practical skills while giving them the experiential orientation needed to effectively function in a workplace environment,” said Service Commissions secretary Dr Tsitsi Choruma.

“This initiative supports the Education 5.0 policy adopted by the Government, which is intended to produce graduates who are fit for purpose in their respective professional fields.

“The Public Service Commission is committed to building a human capital base that capacitates institutions and individuals, enabling them to deliver Zimbabwe’s aspiration to be an upper-middle-income society and economy by 2030.”

Participants will receive a nominal support stipend.

According to the notice, applicants are required to provide an introductory letter from a recognised university or college, results for previous semesters, curriculum vitae with contactable referees.

“Applicants will undergo a standard selection process, which includes police clearance, to exclude any candidates who may have criminal records.

“Participants shall be allocated a supervisor and/or counterpart, who will work with them throughout the period of the attachment. The attachment programme shall be subjected to bi-annual evaluation to ensure that programme objectives are achieved.”-@SikhulekelaniM1