The Centre for Counselling and Career Development (CCCD) of the university has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at equipping career officers and trainers for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The workshop with the Theme “Essentials of Effective Career Coaching and Counselling,” began on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Declaring the event open, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph I. Ikechebelu, commended the CCCD for its proactive initiative.
Prof. Ikechebelu emphasised the critical role of career coaching and counselling in shaping the future of students and young professionals.
He encouraged participants to fully engage with the sessions, noting that the workshop represents not only a professional development opportunity but also a platform to positively influence lives.
Director of the Centre, Professor Harry Obi-Nwosu, highlighted the importance of the workshop theme, stating that it is designed to empower career officers to deliver their responsibilities with greater precision and purpose.
According to him, the programme covers a wide range of relevant topics, including: Career Conversations and Connections, Idea Generation and Green Thinking, Job Search Strategies and Alumni Engagement, Psychoeducation as a Counselling Technique, The Role of Career Officers in Promoting Staff and Student Wellbeing
Prof. Obi-Nwosu also expressed appreciation to the Acting Vice-Chancellor for his continued support of the Centre and its initiatives.
Participants in the workshop include both staff and student representatives from across the university. Over the two days, they engaged in hands-on training, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to enhance their capacity for career guidance and mentorship.
In attendance were Deans of faculties, Heads of Departments, Directors, Coordinators of Centres, Union representatives and student representatives.
The event reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to holistic student development, professional excellence, and the establishment of robust support systems to foster growth and productivity.
