The Abdul Wali Khan
University Mardan launched University-Wide Soft Skills Development Program,
initiated by the University Advancement & Career Development Center
(UA&CDC). The initiative aims to equip students with essential competencies
required to the market or job industry.
The program features a
comprehensive series of activities beginning in April, focusing on soft skills
development and Job Readiness & Employability Skills Training Series to
enhance employability. The program will offer a wide range of sessions covering
presentation skills, professional communication, time management,
problem-solving, stress management, job hunting strategies and preparation
sessions for competitive examinations, including CSS, PMS and other one paper
exams conducted by KPPSC and FPSC.
On this occasion, the
honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jameel Ahmad addressed the participants and
shared his vision for the university. He emphasized the importance of holistic
student development and highlighted plans for strengthening the Career
Development Center of the university. He also outlined the establishment of a
Business Park, envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility that will integrate
career services, industry linkages, innovation support, and entrepreneurship
development under one roof.
Dr. Muhammad Bilal,
Director-UA&CDC shared a detailed calendar of activities to be carried out
throughout the spring semester 2026. He talked about the rapid changes in
knowledge economy and epistemology of knowledge that has been creating
challenges for the students in academia and job market. In his discussion, the
director connected the importance of this series of activities in overcoming the
mentioned gaps that are faced by the students in the job market.
