Acknowledgement

This study has been possible due to the generous co-operation of many individuals, companies and other stakeholders. We would like to acknowledge and thank the following:

• The course participants who agreed to be part of the evaluation.
• The managers and supervisors in the partnership companies.
• The training providers and their tutors.
• The Tertiary Education Commission, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry for Social Development.

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