Lagos-based Commonwealth Institution for Advanced and Professional Studies, CIAPS, last week unveiled its plan to help graduates get jobs in their chosen career anywhere in the world.
The Centre Director Prof Anthony Kila, in a statement issued in Lagos while launching the new CIAPS fast track programs for graduates, explained that the plan is based on the CIAPS’ OBE Programmes.
The CIAPS OBE Programmes according to Prof Kila “are Outcome Based Educational programmes built on research and the inputs we get from dynamic organizations about their recruitment needs as well as their employment and development strategies”.
A major aim of the program is to address the employability of many graduates and young people. Rather than focusing on just theory and academic curriculum, CIAPS is working with businesses and other various kinds of organizations and employers to establish what kind of graduates these organizations and employers need, and what skills and knowledge these graduates should possess. This way graduates will be training for a real job and career rather than just for a certificate.
The programs will also help young people and graduates familiarise themselves with the working environment as a fundamental part of their study at CIAPS will be their work experience, work placements, and other various kinds of internships.
Many companies working with CIAPS on these programs are eager to employ but cannot find the right people, many of the graduates they find are just not ready for the work environment.
CIAPS’ plan through its fast-track programs is to bridge this gap by providing very practical training for graduates and helping them reach employers.
The scheme aims to generate over a hundred jobs. The fast-track programs start in January 2023. Programs will last about three months and the main areas of study are for.
Applicants for these courses are required to have a first degree or equivalent (Bachelor, HND). Having a good grade is a major advantage.
Applicants without such qualifications may apply, but their applications will be subject to a more complex process and they will be required to demonstrate their ability to successfully follow the programme.
In all cases, applicants will be tested by CIAPS through written assessments and verbal interviews. Applicants will be deemed successful only if they are judged to possess a good mix of:
- Imagination and creative thinking
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
- Resilience and stability
- Integrity and respect for others
Interested applicants can apply by visiting the CIAPS website www.ciaps.org for fees and other information. Application closes 21 December 2022
