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Internships are a crucial component of all programmes in secondary vocational education (mbo), higher professional education (hbo), and some programmes in academic education (wo): for almost 500,000 mbo students and the majority of over 470,000 hbo students, learning through practical experience via an internship or work placement is a mandatory part to obtain their diploma. Many wo students also undertake a (mandatory or optional) internship.
The mbo 2023-2027 internship pact contains agreements between the Dutch government, mbo institutions, employers' and employees' organisations, and other relevant stakeholders regarding internships in mbo. A suitable compensation is one of the topics included. Agreements are also being made with hbo and wo regarding internships.
An internship allowance is important for many students as it acknowledges their contribution to the organisation during their internship and prevents students from having to combine their internship with a part-time job. However, an internship allowance is not yet commonplace. It is included in only a small number of collective labour agreements (caos), with significant differences between sectors and the amount of the allowance.
The research focuses on various aspects of a minimum internship allowance:
- How can a minimum internship allowance be implemented in further education?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of introducing a minimum internship allowance?
- What are the costs and implementation consequences associated with introducing a minimum internship allowance?
