About the convention What makes an internship valuable for the person learning, the organisation offering it and the wider community? The Nigeria Internship Convention 2027 will bring students, universities, employers, workers and members of the public together to discuss how practical learning can be better organised in Nigeria. The convention will examine what students need to learn before and during an internship, which courses and practical skills can help them prepare, and how to recognise a placement that offers meaningful supervision and feedback. It will also explore how workers can use internships and structured learning opportunities to develop new skills or move into new roles. Universities and other training institutions will be invited to discuss how internships and practical training can fit into a student’s programme, including opportunities during the middle years of study. Employers will be invited to consider what they can teach, what support interns need and how a well-designed internship can benefit their organisation.

Proposed discussion areas

Preparing for an internship: skills, courses, applications and expectations.
Learning at work: supervision, practical tasks, feedback and reflection.
Internships within university programmes and other training pathways.
Opportunities for workers to learn, retrain and gain experience.
The responsibilities of employers, educational institutions and interns.
How wider access to practical learning can strengthen organisations and communities.

**Who should attend: **Students, graduates, educators, university representatives, employers, workers, career advisers, policymakers and anyone interested in practical learning in Nigeria.

Date: 17th March 2027 (tentative).

Venue: Asaba, Delta State; exact venue to be confirmed.

Speakers, programme and registration: To be announced.

The proposed time and discussion areas are planning placeholders; they should be checked against the final programme before publication.