On the 10th August 2023, Office of Assistant Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs (OAVCAA), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted the “Employer Engagement Workshop” at the Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Advancement (ILIA), UBD.
The workshop brought together educators and employers to explore ways to better prepare graduates for the job market. It focused on understanding employer perspectives, aligning education with industry needs, and enhancing curriculum based on employer feedback.
The event facilitated productive discussions between participants from various sectors, shedding light on the skillsets that employers value in recent graduates. Employers shared insights on how education can better align with industry expectations, setting the stage for collaboration between academia and the job market.
As a result of the workshop, UBD is poised to integrate the identified skillsets into its curriculum, ensuring graduates are equipped with practical abilities alongside academic knowledge. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment in solidifying its path towards achieving its vision and mission, to produce job-ready graduates and fostering collaboration with industry partners. The university looks forward to continuing its efforts to bridge the gap between education and industry, enriching the employability prospects of its graduates.