ACK successfully concludes 2018 ‘Career Fair’

The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) held its 2018 Career Fair on March 19th and March 20th of this year on campus, at the Aviation Hangar. The Fair hosted a total of 43 leading companies from different sectors in Kuwait to provide multiple networking, career, and internship opportunities for its students and alumni.

The guest of honor, Bandar Al-Rashed, Assistant Secretary General for Manpower and Government Restructuring Program (MGRP) and on behalf of ACK, Prof Isam Zabalawi - President, Dr Usameh Jamali Advisor to the Chairman, Engineer Sager Abdullah Al-Sharhan - Deputy Managing Partner - Industry, Dr Abdullah Karkouh Vice President of Administrative Affairs, and Dr Jasem Hajih - Senior Manager of Student Support and Alumni, inaugurated the Fair with the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony and opening remarks welcoming all guests and visitors, thanking the participating companies, and encouraging students and alumni to take this unique opportunity to connect with potential employers. The Opening Ceremony was followed by an official tour of the booths, awarding each participating company with a token of appreciation.

The Alumni and Career Placement Center organized the Fair and the Manager of the Center, Dr Zeina Nehme, declared the 2018 Career Fair a huge success, attracting a total of about 3,000 visitors on both days. In addition, she was delighted to see major interest from companies in ACK students and alumni.

On this occasion, the College thanked all participants and attendees and especially the Platinum Sponsors, such as: Kuwait Finance House (KFH), National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Boubyan Bank, Limak Insaat Kuwait SPC, Ooredoo Kuwait and the Gold Sponsors: Manpower and Government Restructuring Program, Schlumberger, National Aviation Services (NAS), Kuwait International Bank, AL Wazzan Catering Co, Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Co KSCC. (JTC).