Plateau State University Enhances Career Counseling Services for Students

Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU) has formally completed a three-part capacity training program for members of the university community conducted by the newly established Career Service Center at PLASU in preparation for an aggressive career guidance drive for existing, prospective and graduating students.

The Center aim to empower students to make informed career choices and secure job placements that match their skills, according to the  Director of the center Dr.Annah Faka ,it will contribute effectively to national growth and development.

The training with the theme  "Role of Career Guidance and Counseling in Fostering Various Career Alternatives," featured theoretical and practical training on various aspects of career services, delivered by renowned academics, to include Professor Rahila Gowon of the University of Jos and Professor Buba Mamman Wufem, Director of Academic Planning at PLASU.

Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Shedrack Best expressed confidence in the capacity of the Career Service Center  to deliver quality career services, having received comprehensive training.

 Represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration Associate Professor Keziah Ayuba, the Vice Chancellor encouraged career counselors to regularly update their knowledge and skills to meet contemporary expectations as PLASU has taken a significant step toward enhancing the academic and professional journey of its students.

The initiative aim to address concerns of unemployment linked to career choices and skills, making PLASU one of the first ten Nigerian universities to establish a Career Service Center  with support  from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).