In an effort to bridge the gap that exists between academia and industry, Design and Technology (DTI) organized a two-day career fair to help its students learn about the career opportunities available in the job market and how to secure them.
Around 29 top companies from various sectors including agriculture, information technology, manufacturing, oil and gas etc. gathered for the two-day event.
The event provided an opportunity for students to network with potential employers and receive information about internship and employment opportunities directly from representatives of participating companies.
Students participated in speed interviews and networking sessions to test their technical and professional skills as part of their transition to the world of work.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Constance Swaniker, Founder and CEO of DTI, commented, "At DTI, we believe it is critical to prepare and equip our students with the necessary employability skills to succeed in the workplace."
According to the Institute of Statistics, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), only 10% of graduates find work after the first year of completing tertiary education. This raises questions about the impact of the various interventions put in place by the government and institutions to address the situation.
“Ensuring that students are employed or start their own businesses after graduation remains a top priority for DTI. We are excited to use an event like this to connect our students with recruiters to facilitate internships and job opportunities,” she continued.
Interacting with the students, Akua Bema Asante, Assistant Registrar, University of Professional Studies, who was the special guest, spoke on the importance of soft skills in the world of work and advised them to keep reinventing themselves to add value to their professional careers. . They believe this will lead to them becoming successful professionals in their chosen fields.
“You need to constantly look for new and innovative ways to refresh your knowledge and skills to keep up with the fast-changing world of work. The world is constantly changing and you have to adapt to meet the changing demands of consumers and industry,” he added.
The fair is part of DTI's efforts to provide employment resources and opportunities to students to ensure their employability upon completion of their program.
Since its inception, the institute has demonstrated its determination to change the narrative for excellence in TVET education in Africa and is committed to providing the best education attainable anywhere in the world.
The Industry and Workplace Coordinator at DTI, Mr. Mubarik Ahmed, reiterated the importance of academia working with industry. "While the fair provides an opportunity for corporate Ghana to engage with DTI, it also helps the institute understand the opportunities and challenges that exist in the corporate workplace."
“Not only did the fair provide a platform for companies to engage students at various levels of career development, but it was also an opportunity for them to get to know students beyond their CV and academic qualifications,” he concluded.
Companies that participated in the fair expressed their enthusiasm for the event and commended the DTI for providing a forum for students to learn about career opportunities and requirements for professional success.
Students also showcased some prototypes of developed products and other projects as part of the fair.
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