Academic department

Career Services Office

1. Career Guidance and Counseling The Career Office provides professional advice to help students identify their strengths, interests, and career goals. It supports learners in choosing suitable career paths, academic programs, and professional development opportunities. This may include one-on-one counseling sessions, career assessments, and mentorship. 2. Skills Development and Employability Training The office organizes training workshops on essential job readiness skills such as: CV and cover letter writing Interview preparation Communication and professional etiquette Networking and personal branding Digital and ICT skills These programs prepare students to compete effectively in the labour market. 3. Internship and Attachment Placement The Career Office links students with industries, organizations, and government agencies for internships, industrial attachments, and apprenticeships. This helps learners gain practical experience, build professional networks, and enhance their employability. 4. Employer Engagement and Partnerships It builds relationships with employers, industry stakeholders, and professional bodies to: Identify job and internship opportunities Facilitate recruitment drives Organize career fairs and exhibitions Align training programs with market needs 5. Job Placement and Graduate Support The office assists graduates in finding employment through job postings, recruitment platforms, and referrals. It may also support alumni with career advancement and continuous professional development. 6. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Support Some Career Offices provide guidance on business start-ups, self-employment, and innovation. They may offer business mentorship, access to funding information, and entrepreneurship training. 7. Labour Market Information and Research The office collects and shares information on job market trends, emerging careers, and skills demand to guide both students and institutional planning. 8. Career Events and Outreach Activities may include: Career talks and guest lectures Industry visits Networking forums Alumni engagement These events expose students to real-world work environments. 9. Student Tracking and Outcome Monitoring The Career Office tracks graduate employment outcomes and gathers feedback from employers to improve training programs and institutional performance. 10. Policy Implementation and Compliance It supports institutional policies related to career development, employability, and industry collaboration. In Kenya, many institutions align their career services with frameworks promoted by bodies such as TVET Authority and the Commission for University Education.