UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

collaborative planning geared towards the development of students. The programme is creatively designed with interactive presenta- tions, games and panel discussions. Some of the services and/or activities include: • Résumé and Cover Letter Building • Constructing a winning Cover Letter • Portfolio Building and Management • The Professional Look • School Outreach • Charity Outreach Guided by the motto:- “Advance into the World of Work”, we help our members and/or students to reach their highest professional potential. Mentoring Programme : This is a collaborative effort between the Unit, members of the Divi- sion of Student Services and Registry and the Alumni Office. The programme is geared towards matching third and final year students with successful professionals within their field of study, who will act as mentors providing some additional support necessary for students to transition successfully into the world of work. Annual Job Fair: This one day event is the Units’major recruitment drive and is held in semester two of the Academic Year. Final year students are given an opportunity to network with Human Resource professionals and other personnel who are able to offer employment or advice. The Fair also includes an entrepreneu- rial component. Job Placement: The Unit assists students/ alumni in gaining employment or exposure to the working world. The following forms of employment can be obtained through the Unit: • Full-time • Part-time • Company-initiated internships • Referrals for Internship opportunities • Seasonal – e.g., during the summer, weekend • Voluntary. Maximise your university education through your interaction with this Unit by taking time out to do the following: • Get to know more about your interests, values and abilities by visiting us to do a career and or personality assessment. • Get advice when deciding to choose a major or making other career related decisions. • Attend our weekly Employment Empower- ment Sessions, Thursday afternoons 3pm – 4pm, in Lecture Theatre 4(LT4). Come and leave feeling empowered to take on the world of work. • Experience real interviews through partici- pating in our mock interview sessions; • Visit us to revamp your résumé. • Join our mentoring programme. You may view our mentoring handbook for further information on the programme at www.utechjamaica.edu.jm/mentor.pdf U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 D I V I S I O N O F S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S A N D R E G I S T R Y 50