OTC organises Academic Major Fair

Oman Tourism College (OTC) organised an exhibition for academic programmes and a forum for students’ parents on May 18, at its facilities.

The event was in line with OTC’s keenness to familiarise students and their parents with the academic programmes offered by the college and the job opportunities associated with them in the labour market and the promising opportunities in the tourism sector, a press release said. Commenting on the importance of holding such events, Mohamed Shamis al Rawahi, head of Internships and Placement said, “The aim of the Academic Major Fair and Parents Forum was to introduce the foundation students to the programmes offered by OTC and the career opportunities associated with them in the future. This is because the tourism sector is one of the key focused economic sectors within Oman Vision 2040. “In this context, the forum sought to help students make the right decision that will determine their career path. In addition, it also stems from the college’s educational role in providing assistance and support to its students in choosing the academic major, in line with their aspirations and capabilities, which will then represent the beginning of their career path to form a successful future. Alongside the fair, the event included a forum for parents to introduce them to the specialisations so they can help their children choose and build a successful future for them.”OTC offers programmes that keep pace with the needs of the market and support the objectives and pillars of Oman’s Vision 2040 as well as the sultanate’s tourism strategy in graduating Omani workforce to lead the tourism sector. Offered programmes include a bachelor's degree with honours and a diploma in four major disciplines.