A survey in co-operative education of engineers

Abstract

One of the constitutional responsibilities of UNESCO is the promotion of education at all levels. In this connection the Organization recognizes that todays rapid technological changes require new, creative and efficient efforts in technical education and training, and within this concept greater integration between education and the world of work is promoted. By 1970, education-industry relations had become part of UNESCO's Regular Programme, and in subsequent years the Engineering Education section of the Science Sector has been actively engaged in this programme. The section has undertaken a number of projects, including the organization and sponsorship of many regional and international meetings, in its efforts to promote greater integration between industry and engineering education. Within UNESCO's Approved Programme and Budget for 1981-1983, the sbction included studies and surveys on different aspects of education-industry co-operation in the education and training of engineers. These efforts are seen as contributions to the broad objective of strengthening links between education and the world of work. The survey on co-operative education programmes for engineers across UN members reported here represents one such contribution.