Don't use vocational school students as business internships
□ Ling Feng
Recently, a student of a technician college in a certain area reported to the media that the school forced students to practice in a designated factory, otherwise they would not be issued a diploma.
The reporter's in-depth investigation found that the school had a number of violations and was even suspected of earning "head fees" from intern students.
Students go to a company for internships before work, which can further deepen their understanding of theoretical knowledge in practice, and enhance their sense of social responsibility, innovative spirit and practical ability.
Regardless of whether it is a school or an enterprise, the lawful rights and interests of students must be respected when carrying out internships, and it must be carried out on the track of the rule of law.
However, some of the practices of the Technician Academy in the news report are surprising: it is mandatory to arrange high-intensity internships, "work 12 hours a day", and "only get half of the salary" compared with workers for the same length of time; Internship positions often have nothing to do with the major they are studying, and there is no qualified instructor... The "Provisions on the Management of Student Internships in Vocational Schools" jointly issued by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and other five ministries and commissions clearly require that schools must not arrange student internships through intermediary agencies or paid agency organizations , It is not allowed to arrange students to work overtime and night shifts, and there is a clear working time limit for arranging students to intern in the factory.
Vocational school student internship is the basic link to achieve the goal of vocational education training and enhance students' comprehensive ability. It is also the core part of education and teaching. The internship process is a practice of combining theory with practice in business, and it is also the influence of the rule of law.
Schools and enterprises must not only teach preaching in terms of technical ability, but also set an example in compliance with laws and regulations.
Vocational school students are not cheap labor, and they cannot use vocational school students as business internships.
It is hoped that relevant parties will investigate the problems reflected in news reports as soon as possible, and hope that vocational schools and enterprises can raise the awareness of the rule of law, respect and protect the legitimate rights and interests of students in the process of realizing the integration of production and education, and the integration of work and learning, and continuously enhance the attractiveness of vocational education. Students increase their talents and improve skills in actual work.