COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus organized an Open House and Job Fair on Thursday, December 19, 2024 for the graduating students of Fall Semester 2024. A total of 148 students from Management Sciences, and Computer Sciences Departments showcased 71 Final Year Projects (FYPs) which portrayed their professional skills and expertise for industries. Representatives from more than 60 companies evaluated projects, conducted interviews, and shortlisted students for job placements/internships.
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Bhatti, In-Charge, Career Development Center (CDC), highlighted the CDC’s role and the event details.
The Campus Director, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I., warmly welcomed industry representatives, the chief guest, evaluators, and students to the Open House and Career Fair at CUI Wah Campus. In his address, Prof. Dr. Abid emphasized the availability of exceptional talent at the campus and encouraged companies to leverage students’ skills for the advancement of both industry and the nation.
Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Vice Chairman, National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) and Member for Information Technology at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, graced the event as Chief Guest for opening session, shared HEC vision for establishing Data Centers and High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities in Pakistan. These initiatives will not only create job opportunities for skilled graduates but also reduce significant government expenditures currently paid to international service providers. Prof. Jamil extended his support for CUI’s participation in these national projects, recognizing the institution’s commitment to high-quality education and ranking. He further highlighted the crucial role of industry-academia collaboration in preparing graduates for the workforce.
Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar, Rector, CUI, expressed gratitude to the chief guest for his insightful contributions and highlighted the role of events like the Open House and FYP expos in bridging the gap between academia and industry.
