University of Education, Lahore hosted Job Fair 2022

01-08-2022

Under the auspices of Directorate of Students Counseling Center of University of Education, Lahore, Job Fair 2022 was organized at Township Campus on August 01,2022, in which more than 30 companies set up their stalls and offered dozens of jobs to graduates by conducting interviews on the spot. In this two-day job fair, various workshops and seminars regarding professional development under National Freelance Training Program, Punjab Information Technology Board, Punjab Small Industries and Punjab Rozgar Scheme will also be organized. Moreover, eminent trainers of the country will provide guidance to the students for getting employment or start their business. Vice President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce Mr. Haris Atiq was the chief guest of the opening ceremony while Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) presided over the event. The Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arshad, large number of personalities from different walks of life and current students including graduates of the university were present on this occasion. UE Director Students Counseling Center Dr. Ahsan Bashir briefed the participants about the aims and objectives of the job fair at the beginning of the opening ceremony and thanked the participated companies and institutions.

Addressing the opening ceremony of the job fair, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Nasir Pasha (S.I.) said that the University of Education is fully convinced that the best solution to the economic woes of the country is lying in strong links between industry and education sector and today's job fair is a reflection of our same thinking, where dozens of companies set up their stalls to guide students and provide them best opportunities. We believe that this thing will develop the economic system of the country with stability. Job fair is a golden opportunity for graduating students that they don't have to go to different companies but the jobs themselves have come to them, which has given them the best opportunity to start their career, he added. Speaking on this occasion, Chief Guest Haris Atiq said that undoubtedly, University of Education, Lahore has fulfilled the right of the real alma mater by organizing the job fair of the students because the university has not only given them education and training but also provided an opportunity for the best start in life. The participation of various companies and institutions, especially the private sector, is welcome in the job fair.

Speaking on the occasion, the students said that organizing the job fair is the best initiative of the University of Education because it not only provided us with the best job opportunities but also fulfilled the need for internships during education. He thanked the Vice-Chancellor, the university administration and the companies and institutions participating in the job fair.