Grade 12 Students Get Ready for 2026 Workplace Immersion Programme

The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) organised, yesterday, an induction workshop at the Octave Wiehe Auditorium in Réduit, for Grade 12 students participating in the 2026 edition of the School Placement Programme (SPP) in Mauritius. The workshop aimed at preparing students for their workplace placements scheduled during the November and December school holidays. It brought together participating students, school mentors and representatives of host organisations.

The workshop provided an overview of the programme, its objectives and procedures, while highlighting students’ responsibilities, attendance requirements and evaluation criteria. It also provided an opportunity for participants to seek clarification and better understand the expectations associated with their workplace immersion.

Some 1,200 students from 76 secondary schools are participating in the programme in Mauritius, with the support of 78 host organisations. A similar induction workshop will be held on 06 November 2026 in Rodrigues, where around 104 students from four schools and 25 host organisations are taking part.

The SPP provides students from public and private secondary schools with an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the world of work, discover different career paths and develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork and a sense of responsibility. The placements will take place in different groups from 10 November to 18 December 2026.

The programme is implemented through collaboration between the HRDC, educational institutions and host organisations from both the public and private sectors. Through their participation and mentoring, these organisations contribute to familiarising students with the realities of the workplace and helping them make informed decisions about their future studies and careers.