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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INSTITUTIONALIZED
MODEL OF A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN PAKISTAN
Raza Abbas-Pakistan Global Career Strategist
Nominee for Pride of Performance-2014
Distinguish Civil Award in Pakistan
IAEVG INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN GUIDANCE & CAREER DEVELOPMENT-
QUEBEC, CANADA 2014
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TALKING POINTS Introduction to the Study Need of Employability in Developing Countries Process Institutionalized Model Key Findings Conclusion
FACTS 63% Pakistani population are under the age of 25
years.
Pakistan needs 36 million jobs in the next decade. It must equip young people with the skills demanded by the global economy, and help many more young women find employment opportunities.
Youth anxiety levels are high.
High levels of skilled youth un-employed.
SourcePakistani Youth Sentiment Survey: Time for Change –December 2012-JWT
Pakistan: The Next Generation, November 2009 - British Council Report-4
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NEED OF CAREER GUIDANCE IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Socio economic changes
Educational system does not prepare them
for practical life
Lack of research, information and resources
Acute shortage of career counselors
Youth is unable to make decisions for
career development
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PROCESSQs. How employability skills can be developed amongst
university graduates?
Sample Size: 227
People Interviewed in the Research: Human Resource professionals of leading national and
multi-national organizations within Karachi city Teachers of public educational universities Educators of public educational universities Students of public universities Parents
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Research site is a Public University where
Student Affairs & Guidance is part of policy.
Qualitative Case study method was used.
Multiple sources of data generation tools were used:Semi-structured interviewsObservationsDocument analysisFocus Group
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INSTITUTIONALIZED MODEL
a. Individual and Group Counseling Sessions
Areas i. Career Counseling
ii. Mock Job Interview
iii. Job Advice
iv. CV Writing
v. Corporate Grooming
vi. Overseas Job Advice
vii. Starting a Business
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b. Employability Skills Workshops- Mandatory for all Students
i. CV Writing-National/Global
ii. Job Interview Preparation-National/Global
iii. Work Ethics
iv. Public Speaking
v. Emotional Intelligence
vi. Interpersonal Communication
vii. Corporate Etiquette
viii. Community Support Services
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c. Industry and Academia Seminars d. Job Fairs
e. Industry Visits f. Mandatory Courses-All Senior Students Career Development, Entrepreneurship
g. Business Incubation Center
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STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
i. “I feel happy now I can save my career, I got a job in a Multi-National Company”
ii. “I have learnt so much in one session that I have not been able to learn in the past 3 years.”
iii. “It helped me a lot to find what talent is inside me and now I have to use it to fulfill my career aim”
iv. “Sir Raza’s insights about the world of work is practical, it helped me start my business”
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To strengthen the supply side of employability and guidance practices by facilitating institutionalized employability training for teachers at universities.
To improve the demand side by supporting youth
at all levels in making educated and informed career decisions.
Youth is staved of career opportunities. Just one in ten young people are in stable employment.
Employability programs would help in selection of right career path and students will acquire coveted jobs.
KEY FINDINGS
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSAcute need of trained and skilled guidance professionals is required in the developing world to nurture the youth.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSSource for socio-economic think-tank to re-think educational policy in Pakistan.
NON-EDUCATIONAL SECTORStudy findings show involvement of professionals from corporate sector i.e. connection between academia and corporate sector for sustainability of youth development. (Corporate Social Responsibility).
IMPLICATIONS OF STUDY
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CONCLUSION
Win / Win situation for students / educators / parents / employers.
Career Guidance should be policy in Universities.
Creating socio economic justice for a
safer global world.
