Eastern University hosts Skill and Employability Summit 2026
Eastern University organised the day-long "Skill and Employability Summit 2026" on Saturday 15 August, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and the corporate world and better prepare students for the job market.
Held under the theme "Campus to Corporate", the summit offered students opportunities to explore potential employment, submit their CVs to participating companies and receive career guidance from experienced corporate professionals, according to a press release.
Eastern University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Farid A Sobhani delivered an inspirational address as chief guest.
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Eastern University Faculty of Business Administration Dean Professor Brigadier General Dr AKM Iqbal Azim and Treasurer Professor Md Shamsul Huda delivered welcome speeches during the inaugural session.
Job opportunities offered by participating companies were among the summit's main attractions. Several prominent organisations from across the country set up booths at the event, where students could submit their CVs for positions matching their interests and explore potential employment opportunities.
The participating organisations will review the submitted CVs and select qualified candidates for possible vacancies.
Employment platform Skill Jobs managed the summit's overall activities.
Alongside employment opportunities, the summit placed particular emphasis on developing students' professional skills.
Experienced corporate professionals from different sectors took part in sessions throughout the day. They offered practical guidance on CV writing, presenting oneself during job interviews, essential workplace skills, leadership, teamwork, career planning and professional competencies required in the modern corporate environment.
The discussions also covered preparing students for their future careers, acquiring workplace skills, building a personal brand, developing innovative thinking and a growth-oriented mindset, strengthening self-awareness and improving employability.
The sessions enabled students to gain first-hand insights into workplace requirements and expectations alongside their academic education.
Eastern University Registrar Dr Abul Basher Khan, Director (In Charge) of Admissions and Associate Professor Abu Md Abdullah, and Student Affairs and Placement Office Deputy Director KM Monirul Islam addressed the closing session.
The summit concluded with a vote of thanks from the organising committee and the presentation of honours to the guests.
