OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES FIRST YEARS 2020
The main purpose for joining Chuka University is for
you to develop your career. You have been admitted to do different courses and
programs. Whatever area you are in, make sure you excel in it. Grow your career
with a passion. There a number of skills that will help you grow in your
profession and career. The office of career services through workshops, talks
and students forums;
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Helps students develop soft skills such
as communication skills, interpersonal skills, listening skills, CV writing
skills, job search skills and other skills required in work environment to
bridge the skill gap.
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Helps students in personal development
and Branding
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Creates an opportunity for interaction
and networking between students and employers during career open weeks.
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Creates an opportunity for innovation
and startup ideas
To achieve its objectives the following services and
activities are carried out;
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Academic advising and career counselling
where students develop life goals and academic progression. Through academic
advising students are empowered to make the right career choices. You are
encouraged to visit this office whenever you encounter challenges related to
your career.
Linkage between students and industries this is done through invitation of guest speakers from industries, alumni specialists in various areas and during career week industries and institutions are encouraged to exhibit. Student are able to learn from about their organizations. You are all advised to get involved in university functions and forums as they expose you to a wealth of information that will help you in your career.
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Encouraging innovation and entrepreneur
incubation, Students are encouraged to come up with startup ideas. These ideas
are mentored through TISC and grown to become business ideas. Whatever area of study
you can be creative and come up with a business idea that will solve people’s
problems. We encourage you to be the Mark Zuckerberg of your time and come up
with an innovation that will change people’s life. Those students with business
ideas or creativity of some kind are encouraged to visit this office.
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Training Student Career Ambassadors who
are supposed to help other students in career related issues. They are also
supposed to be on the lookout for hindrances to career development such as
drugs and substance abuse and offer the necessary advice or refer. A notice
will be given for those that are interested to train as Students Career
Ambassadors to apply, it is voluntary.
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Working with Chuka University Alumni
Association to provide networking and linkages with industries. The alumni
association provide expertise in various study areas and professional areas. It
is important for you to attend every alumni forums in the university to learn
more.
I look forward to meeting you in person once this
COVID 19 is over and the government opens the universities, or now stay safe. I
also wish you all the best in your stay in Chuka University.
God bless you all and God bless Chuka University.
Thank You.
Ms. Joyce Mghoi Macharia
Director Office
of Career Services