Database design

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) serves as a vital bridge between academic learning and practical industry exposure for undergraduate students. Despite its importance, students of the University of Benin often encounter significant challenges in securing suitable Industrial Training (IT) placements, largely due to limited access to reliable information on available opportunities, organizational requirements, and appropriate application procedures. This project presents the design of a web-based Industrial Training Placement System aimed at enhancing and streamlining the placement process for UNIBEN students.
The proposed system provides a centralized platform where students can access verified IT compliant organizations, review key information such as required skills, available roles, stipends, and organizational expectations, and submit placement applications conveniently. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology was adopted, guiding the structured development
process through requirements analysis, system modeling, interface design, and database structuring. The system is expected to significantly reduce the stress associated with manual placement searches, improve access to authentic placement information, and enhance the alignment between students’ areas of study and available industry opportunities. Future enhancements may
include integration with institutional systems and expansion into a mobile application for broader accessibility.