by Mohd Dasuki Bin Sahak

SERDANG, JULY 1 - The Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Graduate Marketability (CEM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Employment (MOHE) and the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) has organized the UPM Career and Entrepreneurship Carnival x SOCSO MYCAREER@ MOHE 2022 on 29^th June 2022 at the Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad (PSAS).

This carnival is an annual program by CEM to address national issues related to marketability and competitiveness of graduates. The carnival also opens up a space for discussion and information sharing on career opportunities for graduates.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) of UPM, Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif Ismail completed the opening gimmick accompanied by (from left) the Dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, UPM, Associate Professor Dr. Soaib Asimiran; Director, SOCSO Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Office, Encik Mustafa bin Draman; Senior Deputy Chief Librarian, Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Ms. Haslina Abu Seman; and Director, Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Graduate Marketability, UPM, Associate Professor Dr. Mass Hareeza Binti Ali@Hamid.

A total of 15 representatives from the participating companies/agencies were present and offering more than 1,400 vacancies over various fields. Graduates from inside and outside UPM had the opportunity to attend interview sessions and there were graduates who managed to obtain job offers during the carnival.

Interview session with graduates

The one-day carnival at PSAS managed to get a very encouraging response from the campus community. More than 500 visitors attended and participated in various exciting activities such as the opening ceremony, marketability workshops, interview sessions and food trucks.

Food trucks managed to attract the crowds

Date of Input: 21/07/2022 | Updated: 21/07/2022 | j_mohdshahril