By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali
Ipoh – More than 1,000 attendees flocked to the Career Fest @ Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO) 2024 in pursuit of job opportunities, yesterday.
A total of 35 companies from various sectors including engineering, Information Technology, and Commerce participated in the event, collectively offering over 600 job openings.
Dr. Shamsuri Abdullah, Director of Politeknik Ungku Omar, highlighted that the programme was a collaborative effort between PUO, Pusat Aspirasi Anak Perak (PASAK), and Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO).
“In essence, this programme provides a platform for PUO students and job seekers to access potential job opportunities.
“It also greatly benefits participants by enhancing their employability and contributing to local economic development through the cultivation of high-quality human capital.
“The programme additionally provides industries with the opportunity to identify prospective employees of quality, thereby strengthening the cooperative relationships between PUO and its industrial partners,” he said.
Attendees were given the chance to interact with leading companies and participate in open interview sessions for various vacancies across different industries.
