Graduates have been challenged to create job opportunities instead of relying on employment as a way of fighting joblessness in the country.
This was said by Pwani University Vice Chancellor (VC) Laila Abubakar during Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)’s 12th graduation ceremony where more than 2,000 students graduated.
addressing the congregation as the chief guest, the VC said the economic situation in the country as it currently stands is unable to absorb all graduating youth into employment, hence the need for innovativeness.
“Your success will not be measured by the academic papers alone; you need to go out there and make an impact on society and the community at large. As you go out there remember currently the economy is not that good and so don’t expect to be employed. Become job creators and not job seekers,” she said.
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Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro challenged graduates to venture into global opportunities that are available.
“Embrace your role as a global citizen and never underestimate the power you hold to make a difference. The world awaits your brilliance, your compassion and your transformative impact so go forth and make it a better place,” he said.
The chairperson of the Pwani University Council Ambassador Benjamin Mweri said the university is aligning itself with the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“The entire education sector is transitioning to a Competency-Based Curriculum emphasizing the acquisition of practical skills and knowledge. We are already preparing for the 2029 cohort who will be the first to join the university under this new,” he said.
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