Bringing Agro-Food Education System Closer To Industry

 


ValueLead partners will also set up institutionalized networks between each African partner university and local or regional enterprises of the agri-food sector as well as NGOs, extension agencies and development organizations active in the sector. Case studies on specific problems arising in the food sector involving food industry actors and internships offered to students at enterprises, organizations or local farms are two examples of how ValueLead will link universities and the food industry in Ethiopia and Kenya. In addition, professionals from the sector will guide students in a mentoring programme to encourage employment-related qualification. Network coordination desks will be set up in each African university to promote cooperation between food enterprises and organizations, to assist students in finding internship placements and promote joint university-industry activities. Furthermore, fresh-food industry actors will be involved in the development of new teaching modules thereby contributing their practical experiences. BACK