The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education,Science and Technology, Ikere –Ekiti, Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola has stated the institution’s commitment to solving Nigeria’s developmental challenges by training young people to engage in research and innovation that address real-life problems.
Prof. Omojola while declaring open a workshop with the theme Integrating Technology, Education and Industry for Career Success organised by the Career Development and Employability Center of the University emphasized that the institution’s graduates are being trained not to be job seekers but job creators, equipped with relevant skills to build their own businesses.
According to him, the university is focused on identifying gaps in the nation’s development and using research from its lecturers and students to proffer practical solutions.
The Vice-Chancellor lauded the organisers of the workshop which he described as huge importance in shaping the career of the undergraduates in the nearest future.
He encouraged participants to key into the training and strive to utilize the knowledge for their own advantage.
The Acting Director, Career Development and Employability Center, Dr Odewumi said the workshop is aimed at enlighten participants on the importance of building and utilizing professional platforms for networking, collaboration and career advancement.
She said the center is committed to empowering students and professionals with the knowledge, skills and network necessary to succeed in an ever–evolving job market, career and counselling, conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance student’s employability skills covering areas such as resuming writing, interview preparation and professional etiquette.
