ITECPD-UEW Prepares Ajumako Students for Internships with Professional Guidance
Level 300 students at the Ajumako Campus of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) have undergone intensive pre-internship training to strengthen their professional readiness ahead of the 2026/2027 Student Internship Programme.
The training, organised by the Institute for Teacher Education and Continuing Professional Development (ITECPD), formed part of a weeklong orientation for all Level 300 students and lecturers across the University. The Ajumako session took place on Friday, 31st July, 2026, at the Assembly Hall where participants received practical presentations on the expectations of interns and the University's Student Internship Management System.
Representing the Principal of the College of Languages Education (CoLANGE), Mr. Clement Adu-Yeboah, the Head of Audit at CoLANGE, described the internship as a defining stage in students' academic and professional journey. He urged them to approach the exercise with commitment, discipline and a willingness to learn.
He noted that employers increasingly seek graduates who possess critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability, innovation, leadership and integrity in addition to academic qualifications. He therefore encouraged the prospective interns to use the placement to demonstrate these competencies while serving as worthy ambassadors of the University.
Mr. Adu-Yeboah advised the students to uphold high standards of professionalism, punctuality and ethical conduct throughout the internship. he stressed that every task and challenge should be treated as an opportunity for learning and career development.
He further urged them to actively seek guidance from supervisors, embrace constructive feedback and build meaningful professional relationships that could contribute to their future career prospects. He said the rapidly changing world of work demands graduates who are digitally literate, resilient and committed to lifelong learning.
Prof. Kweku Esia-Donkoh, the Head of the Department of Internship and Supported Teaching in School, encouraged participants to make the most of the orientation by engaging actively in the practical sessions and demonstrations to ensure a smooth transition into their placement schools.
He highlighted the introduction of the Student Internship Management System as a significant step towards improving the efficiency, transparency and accountability of internship administration. He added that the digital platform would facilitate communication, reporting and monitoring throughout the internship period.
He also encouraged students to familiarise themselves with the approved Ghana Education Service learner planning format to strengthen lesson preparation and classroom practice.
The training featured presentations by Mr. Eric Ofosu-Dwamena on the expectations of interns under the Student Internship Programme and Mr. Boakye Agyeman on the operation of the Student Internship Management System, equipping students with the practical knowledge required before proceeding to their various internship placement schools.
