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The study aims to evaluate how mandatory internship programs affect the employability of engineering and technology students in Ethiopia.

April 17, 2026Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning

Internship and employability prospects: the case of engineering and technology education in Ethiopia

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SGSisay Geremew GebeyehuBahir Dar University ZTZelalem Mamo TaddesseInternational Paper (United States)EBEshetie BerhanAddis Ababa Science and Technology University

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Investigates the effect of mandatory internships on employability in engineering and technology students, indicating the need for improved partnerships.

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The study aims to evaluate how mandatory internship programs affect the employability of engineering and technology students in Ethiopia.
Utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for analysis.
Collected data from 2,719 respondents, including interns from 24 universities and 105 firms.
Assessed the influence of internships on employability and firm satisfaction.
Internships significantly enhance employability by developing essential skills.
Improved problem-solving abilities were noted among interns.
Firm satisfaction is a mediating factor in job attainment.
Stronger university-industry partnerships enhance graduate employability.

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Gebeyehu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cffa5cdc762e9d858f8e https://doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-11-2025-0494

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Investigates the effect of mandatory internships on employability in engineering and technology students, indicating the need for improved partnerships.

Internship and employability prospects: the case of engineering and technology education in Ethiopia

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Internship and employability prospects: the case of engineering and technology education in Ethiopia

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