Unam hosts annual career fair in Rundu

Prospective students can discover programmes aligned with academic aspirations
Unam's interactions with young learners, educators, community leaders and members of the job market help the university improve its understanding of new societal needs.
Nikanor Nangolo
  • 3 Months Ago
The University of Namibia's (Unam's) campus director Helena Miranda says the university, through its career fair, goes beyond merely informing students about the various options for post-secondary studies.

Miranda made these remarks on Tuesday at the opening of Unam's Career Fair and Employment Expo in Rundu.

"For the first time in its history, the event is being held in Rundu, Kavango East, this year. We aim to guide prospective students through the institution's various programmes of study, helping them make informed decisions about their future academic paths and careers. We also create a platform where you can meet and engage with potential future employers, ensuring comprehensive guidance," she explained.

"For instance, if you aspire to become a bank manager in the future, you have the opportunity to visit the FNB stall and learn about the qualifications needed to achieve that dream. Armed with this information, you can then visit the stalls of different faculties at Unam and other institutions of higher learning present here to choose the one that offers the best academic experience suited to your aspirations," she said.

Explore the future

Miranda noted that Unam's interactions with young learners, educators, community leaders and members of the job market help the university improve its understanding of new societal needs.

"These interactions may necessitate changes to our existing programmes or the creation of new programmes to directly respond to these needs. A recent development at Unam is the establishment of the National Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute, in response to the government's green hydrogen initiatives. This initiative challenges the youth to explore new technologies that can create impactful solutions to current problems and add value in the global marketplace," she explained.

Important guidance

Annabel Kanyanga, vice president of the Rundu Unam campus' student representative council (SRC), said the event primarily focuses on learners and students.

"For the learners, they receive guidance on potential careers they can pursue after high school. For the students, they have the opportunity to meet potential employers through our exhibitors here," she said.

Kanyanga expressed her privilege to be part of the annual career fair, especially since it is being hosted in Rundu for the first time.

"This region is the second most populated after Khomas, making this event very significant," she said.

Helvi Katanga, a pupil at Rundu Secondary School, said the career fair is a great opportunity for learners in grades 11 and 12.

"We get the chance to learn more about various career paths. I am really pleased and grateful to be here today. When asked if I know what I want to study, I can honestly say that I do have an idea of what I plan to pursue after completing my ordinary-level education," she said.

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