In addition to helping design the curriculum, Elop also supplied research labs, provided its scientists and engineers as teachers and tutors in specific areas, trained teachers, hosted students' visits to the company’s facilities, and supported the college's management in its request for recognition of the programme by the Ministry of Education. Workplace learning opportunities are also a direct expression of employers' needs, as employers will be ready to offer opportunities in areas where there is a skills shortage. Box 1.8 details how one city created a campaign to increase the number of apprenticeships.