A total of 33 students from MMU Melaka campus participated in a one-day programme titled ‘University Career Kickstart’ at Doubletree by Hilton, Melaka on 15 August 2023. Organised by Career Connect and MBSB Bank, the programme aimed to provide educational opportunities for attendees to gain insights on career readiness and workplace skills.
Ms. Santhana Krishnasamay, Head of Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding of MBSB Bank was invited as the main speaker of the event and shared important insights on the career pathway. The session kicked off with a doa recitation by our student, Muhammad Najmuddin from the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST). Afterwards, a talk on career advice was given by Mr. Farid Basir, Chief People Officer of MBSB Bank.
The students also engaged in an activity called Giant Plunk Puzzle, which fostered their problem-solving skills, logical thinking, creativity and many more. The programme was concluded successfully and all attendees received an RM20 Grab voucher, e-Certificates and exclusive MBSB merchandise as gifts for their active participation. It is hoped that this programme will help the students to acquire new skills and develop workplace skills.