AUK Holds 16th Annual Career Fair
20th May 2021 | by the Department of PR & Marketing
AUK held its 16th Annual Career Fair in collaboration with Khibra. The event was held virtually and provided an array of employers from leading companies across Kuwait to interact and discuss future employment opportunities with AUK students and alumni. This initiative is part of AUK's commitment to providing its students with opportunities to meet with future employers and explore possible career options.
The Career Fair was organized by AUK's Office of Alumni Affairs & Career Development (AACD), under the Division of Student Affairs. This year’s event was attended by STC Telecom, TAP Payments, PwC, EY, Floward, Intro30.com, The Taken Seat, CODED, and many more. A total of 90 ‘Meet the Employer’ sessions that included group as well as one-on-one meetings were created. With more than 1,250 minutes of live video streaming, students and alumni had a chance to engage with employers despite the pandemic.
AUK President, Dr. Rawda Awwad, shared her welcome remarks via Khibra. In her remarks, Dr. Awwad explained what distinguishes AUK’s education and its students, “We are driven by a mission that places our students at the center of this institution while placing this institution at the center of this nation and region when it comes to national and regional development and change.” She recognized the importance of participating organizations at the virtual career fair in mutually benefitting the development of both the students and the organizations, saying, “Our students will thrive with you, and in turn your organizations will thrive with them. Give them an opportunity, and they will make a difference.”
Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Hanan Muzaffar thanked the support of employers who have shared opportunities with AUK students and alumni, “In connecting you to our students, we are certain that they will prove exceptional in their dedication and work ethics, and valuable in the knowledges and skills they gained through their years at AUK.”
23 local and multinational companies in Kuwait discussed their various full-time employment and internship opportunities with AUK students and graduates.
Images from the Event
