By Pius and Jemmie
Students of Makerere University Business School (MUBS) were today served with a great amount of mind-blowing expert career advice from the professionals during The NSSF Career Expo that took place in the School’s Dinning Hall. The expo that runs from 27th to 28th April 2015 aims at imparting mind-set skills to the youth that are planning on joining the job market.
The turn up by the students today at the Expo was massive as many turned up to know how they can overcome poverty and unemployment at a youthful age. Many students turned up to get themselves registered by NSSF at absolutely no cost and got themselves NSSF IDs. Over 1000 cards and over 2000 certificates were issued to students who turned up at for the expo. The expo that is aimed at training the students psychologically on ways of managing unemployment and prepare them to strive through the world hardships was dubbed ‘Build Your Brand Profile’
The students that attended the Expo on day one were each awarded with a certificate of participation in the two day program. Mr John John Jacob who doubles as the director of the expo and the moderator/facilitator was the main speaker on day one. He briefed students on what they need to know and learn if they are to achieve big in life. He further told the students to know what they want and go for it.
The second Session of the day was graced by Mr Onapa Paul from the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social development. He heads the Youth Livelihood Program and was the keynote speaker of the day. He briefed students on the need to nurture a skill and develop an educative mind-set.
‘The Incredible Advantage of Personal Branding’ a book which authored by Ibiara J Scholastica was on sale at only 10k and received many sales on the day. Scholastica is a young entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in Brand Marketing, PR and Personal Brand Management and an Alumni of Makerere University Business School.
Today, students had the chance to physically meet, greet and ask employed experienced professionals questions from NSSF, UWEC, Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development and many more.
