Theme: “Support First-Year Students to Prepare for their Careers and Employability”
Friday October 7th, 2022
Basement 1, Seyanni Campus
Introduction
The goal of this New Student Careers and Employability Orientation is to enable students to adjust to university lifestyle, maximise their time and learning environment effectively, and build a positive attitude, to get intrinsically motivated towards learning new things and to plan for purpose-filled lives during and after university. The sessions will guide students to find their purpose, develop and apply effective study habits, and explore their careers and employability options, and above all, discover which learning styles and study skills are appropriate for their time and programme at Cavendish University Uganda.
Goals and Objectives
The main objective of the C&EO is to introduce the first year students to the services of the careers and employability office. It will also introduce the students to the university lifestyle, talk about careers and employability options, and assist students to reflect on their ambitions.
Specific Objective
Outcome
The participants will:
Methodology
The session will begin with a discussion forum with select Alumni to reflect what they should have known before joining university. This would set the tone and inspiration at the onset of the orientation. Then it will be followed by speeches from hosts, and presentation from invited guests.
Orientation Programme Friday October 7th, 2022 | |
08:30 – 08:45 | Arrival and Registration: 1. Ms. Brenda Nakyonda, Mentee, Cavendish University Uganda 2. Wilson Musinguzi, Careers and Employability Office, Cavendish University Uganda |
8:45 – 9:35 | Short Discussion Forum: CUU Alumni Motivating Students – ‘Light your Own Fire’ Speakers: Wilson Musinguzi, Cleaning Services & Shift Movers, Brian Ingrant, Fruit Exporter, Beatrice Kamakune, Member of National Youth Council, MA Student at CUU Moderator: Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Officer |
9:35 – 10:00
| Topic: Strategic Position of C&EO in CUU Speaker: Mr. David Mutabanura, ED, Cavendish University Uganda |
10:00 – 11:30 | Topic: Investments Knowledge and Skills for Beginners Speaker: Henry Katongole, Managing Director, RYRA Moderator: Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Officer |
| Question and Answer Session |
11:30 – 12:00 | Topic: Career exploration: Discovering your Passion in business, law, science and technology, Public Health, and social sciences Speaker: Brighter Monday Uganda Moderator: Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Officer |
| Question and Answer Session |
12:00 – 12:30 | Topic: Skilling Young Adults: Self actualization Speaker: Dr. Dennis Bitature, ROUTE Moderator: Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Officer |
| Question and Answer Session |
12:30 – 1:00 | Topic: The 21st Century Careers and Employability Skills Sought for by Employers Speaker: Erasto Chanda, Careers and Employability Officer, Cavendish University Zambia Moderator: Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Officer |
| Question and Answer Session |
1:00 – 1:30 | Topic: Starting up with what you have, where you are, and with support from CUU and Partners Speaker: Emile Kwilyame, Community of Practice Lead and Co-Founder at SINA (Social Innovation Academy) Moderator: Bernard Ochan, Careers and Employability Officer |
| Question and Answer Session |
1:30 – 2:00 | Closing Remark: Dr. Olive Sabiiti, DVC Academics |
End of Orientation
Networking | Departure
