CAREERISTS ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TAKE BOLD STEPS IN DEFINIG THEIR FUTURES

Students have been advised to align their strengths and passions with what excites them to guide them towards their purpose .

A Careerist   politician,  Honorable Akinwumi Adeyemi and other speakers at the maiden career fair of University of Ilesa, Ilesa , Osun State gave  the advice at the event which was attended by over 2000 students

Hon. Adeyemi who is a member of Osun State House of Assembly urge the participants to set clear, actionable goals that align with their visions for the future.

" Consistency  and discipline are your greatest tools, success is built through persistent effort. Example : staying focused helped me balance my political career and community development projects ", he said. 

Speaking as well, Mr. Dauda Amoo Oladele, Group Managing Director of BBD's Group, a conglomerate with investments in Consulting Banking, Engineering, Agriculture, and FinTech, underlined the importance of future business owners remaining resilient and persistent in their chosen fields despite setbacks.

The participants were urged by Mr. Oladele to always be ready and arm themselves with the necessary knowledge about their chosen trades or careers in order to seize any opportunity that presents itself.

An educational entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment, Mrs Mosurat Ololade urged the students to always be guided by their instincts, as they manage to obey their parents’ desires in choosing a vocation.

In his address , the Vice Chancellor, University pf Ilesa,  Professor Taiwo Asaolu said the University remains committed to fostering a culture of innovation,  creativity, and entrepreneurship.

“We take pride in the significant impacts our University is making within and around our community. 

Notably, we have invested in entrepreneurship and lifelong learning activities to ensure our students develop essentially and avoid anti-social tendencies” he reiterated.

The convener , Dr Idayat Bakare , the Director of Career Services Centre, University of Ilesa stated that the program became imperative in view of its Significance in guiding the students in  navigating the ever evolving career landscape .

“Remember our watchword is to pursue greatness in career services in how to define it. As you explore the seasons and opportunities, I encourage you to engage fully, ask questions and envision the limitless positions ahead”, she stressed

The theme of the career talk is “Empowering Futures :Building Pathways to Success”.