The document discusses a case study on the training of engineering students, highlighting a significant mismatch between university education and industry requirements. It emphasizes the need for practical skills, teamwork, and real-world applications of theoretical knowledge to prepare students for the workforce. Feedback from students indicates improved motivation and adaptability when they see the industrial relevance of their studies.

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Training engineering students for the
world of work: a case study.
Milagros Huerta, Jacob Núñez, Carlota Armillas & Néstor Mora

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A mismatch between
what is learnt in University and what companies require
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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A mismatch between
what is learnt in University
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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A mismatch between
what is learnt in University and what companies require
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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A mismatch between
what is learnt in University and what companies require
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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Will I ever need to use
these mathematics
once I work as an
engineer?
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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“Engaging 2nd and 3rd year subjects in Product Design Engineering”
Team collaboration
Problems extracted from industrial projects
Continuity of knowledge
Interrelation of different ideas
Autodidactic learning
Transmission of ideasTeamwork & individual work
Usage of work tools
Discipline
0. The basis
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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1. Forming a team
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Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

10. I’m afraid of
making decisions
that involve taking
responsibilities
It is necessary to direct
the abstract contents
learnt in class towards
the professional world
I can’t remember
those topics that
seemed "useless
and difficult"
I feel that I lack
more training or
knowledge
oriented to practice
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2. Interview
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Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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3. Concept map
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Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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4. Developing teaching material
2N
Exercises, team projects & knowledge interactive website
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Materials
science
Resistance of materials
Computer
Aided
Design

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Teamwork ability
Conflict resolution
Leadership
Interrelation of different ideas
Self-teaching
Discipline and working under pressure
Initiative and decision-making
Transmission of ideas
A global project
5. Skills acquisition
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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I know the sense of
what I’m studying &
how to interrelate
different concepts
from different
subjects
Since I know the industrial
application of the knowledge
learned in the degree, I felt
more motivated for learning. My
adaptation to the industry has
been quite easy.
My company said
that I was almost
ready to work, they
have barely trained
me
I have improved my
professional skills while
learning engineering
theoretical knowledge,
that’s cool!
Training engineering students for the world of work: a case study

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Training engineering students for the
world of work: a case study.
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