Pre-Convening Session: Preparing Students for the World of Work: The Intersection between Employability and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutions

Higher education institutions have a vital role to play in readying students for the world of work. There are two potential pathways to employability institutions can explore; self-employment and being employed. These two pathways have unique components that influence student graduates to either seek employment or be entrepreneurs. However, there are also similarities between these two. Institutions can leverage their structures and resources to improve student outcomes for each pathway and prepare them for career success.

What is the intersection between employability and entrepreneurship in higher education?

How can institutions leverage their resources and structures to optimize outcomes for each pathway?

The session will explore practical internal strategies that higher-ed institutions can adopt to develop a coordinated approach to career services and entrepreneurship.

Moderator: Cecilia Waihenya, Head of Placement and Career Services at the United States International University-Africa
Panellists: Abigail Welbeck, Director of Career Services, Ashesi University.
Aravinda Ram, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor, Employability and Technology at Botho University
Dr Edward Amarteifio, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, University of Cape Coast.

AttendIing: Institutional Heads, Career Service Professionals, Employers, Department Heads in Higher Education, and Institutions in the Education Collaborative Network. 

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