Gulf University for Science and Technology Launches 19th Annual Career Fair
- Career Fair under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Khaled Al-Roudan
- Minister of Commerce & Industry attended and participated in panel discussion, officially opened the Career Fair
- Close to 40 companies participated in the event
- Fair connected GUST students with potential employers
- Various sessions on job market inclinations were provided for GUST students & alumni
Kuwait City – 12 March 2017: Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) opened today its 19th Annual Career Fair on its campus. Held under the patronage and attendance of H.E. Mr. Khaled Naser Al-Roudan, Minister of Commerce & Industry (MOC) and Acting Minister of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, the event was also attended by GUST Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Salem Al-Tuhaih, GUST top management, and also hosted close to 40 different entities from various sectors, which connected GUST students and alumni with potential career opportunities.
Minister of Commerce & Industry and Acting Minister of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, H.E. Mr. Khaled Al-Roudan, said, “It is critical that Kuwait nurtures our youth’s, and harbors its entrepreneurs, to prevent their immigration elsewhere. Our country is in need of capable graduates with the drive to initiate change.”
This year, the opening ceremony included a panel discussion titled “Transformation and Career Opportunities for Youth in Kuwait”, in which the MOC took part as one of the panel speakers alongside Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, General Manager at the Public Authority for Youth, and Mr. Mishal Al-Subaie, Director of Recreational Activities in the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs. There were many other sessions held over the two-day period in order to give GUST students and alumni insight, knowledge, and expert opinion on employment and the local labor market.
GUST Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Salem Al-Tuhaih, said, “The Career Fair provides the opportunity for our students and alumni to familiarize themselves with what the job market has to offer. The university aims to connect our students with the biggest companies and corporations in our country, and aligning there capabilities with their goals. We strive to provide the highest level of education which equips and prepares our pupils for the challenges of the modern job market.”
The businesses that sponsored this year’s fair were the National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Finance House, Gulf Bank, Al-Ahli United Bank, Zain, Ooredoo, Viva, Boubyan Bank, Alghanim Industries, Warba Bank, Commercial Bank of Kuwait, Nestle, National Investments Company, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, MGRP, and the GUST Student Association. It is also worthy to note that nearly 40 companies from a wide variety of business sectors participated in this year’s career fair and include: Global Investment House, Ernst & Young, YIACO, Ahli Bank of Kuwait, KOC, ITS, Mabanee, and Agility Logistics.
The various businesses were present on campus for GUST students and alumni to be able to network with and apply for internships, full-time, and volunteer positions on location. Potential employers offered their services, market insights, advice, collected CVs, helped students apply online for possible job opportunities, and conducted on-site interviews with candidates.
The Career Fair is one of the most prominent events the university organizes each year as it helps ensure a smooth transition for students into the work force after graduation. GUST continuously works on improving the fair by providing a wide variety of different employers to cater to graduates’ interests and talents, as well as maintain diversity by including institutions from the education, medical, real estate development, technology, public relations, media, and industrial sector.
GUST President, Professor Donald Bates, said, “At GUST, we understand the importance of equipping our students with all the tools they need for their future, and part of that includes connecting them with the best possible group of future employers. This career fair is a golden opportunity for both students and employers alike to make meaningful connections and start their post-GUST lives on the right track.”
GUST also organized sessions and discussions that focused on job market inclinations. These included a “Corporate Governance and CMA Compliancy” presentation, by Global Investment House, a discussion on the updates of the PIFSS law by the Public Institute for Social Security, and lastly, a presentation by AIESEC to emphasize the value of volunteering. These sessions added a distinctive factor to the event, and proved beneficial to students and alumni.
The Career Fair is a yearly event open to all GUST students and alumni for free.
