The University of Embu has embarked on a drive to help secondary school students assess career opportunities as they plan their academic journey to achieve life dreams.
The university hosts an annual careers’ day to equip high school students in the region with the necessary information to help them make informed career choices in life.
Speaking during this year’s Careers’ Day, Vice Chancellor Daniel Mugendi said many students grapple with questions on the best career for them and its prospects for getting a job.
“Many students do not know what they would like to do or what they will be doing in five years’ time after secondary school and higher education. What matters most is their ability to know themselves, their talents, their strengths and what they like to do most as well as the opportunities available in the labour market,” he said.
During the event, more than one thousand high school students from Embu and neighbouring counties got an opportunity to interact with the university’s schools and departments, career advisors and employers.
The students received information on choosing a career and how their education and talents can fit into their career choices.
They also learnt about entry requirements for university courses and other post-secondary institutions.
Simon Karuku, the chairman of the organising committee said the students got an opportunity to learn what the university has to offer in academic programs and services.
“The students got an opportunity to interact with university professors and ask questions related to their careers. They also got information on various academic programmes offered in institutions of higher learning in Kenya and beyond, as well as prospects for various careers,” Dr Karuku said.
An overview of the newly introduced competency-based curriculum, as well as its implications for career choice, was presented.
Students experienced first hand how a Career Assessment Test works based on personality, interest and aptitude