Introduction

Due to the changing demands of business, the distance between industry and academics has widened. Soft skills like time management, stress and anger management, communication, self-confidence, and many other areas of personal growth are unavoidably needed for a student to be more valuable and effective. These abilities are crucial for their academic work and professional careers. Along with these abilities, individuals require the right attitude, mindset, and direction to be employable.

Career Counseling Center (CCC) has been functional at GSCWU Bahawalpur since October 2016, initially funded by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC). CCC has been established to help students find employment and internships by building connections with the public and private sectors. The Center works to strengthen degree programs through informal and non-formal learning and offers both long-term and short-term initiatives for current students and graduates.

Why We Are Unique

The Career Counseling Center of Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur provides completely free services to all enrolled students as well as graduates. The trained staff develops strong relationships with students, helps them identify their strengths and resources, supports informed career decisions, and provides guidance on career-related issues. The Center uses a variety of modern counseling methods and techniques to assist students in choosing suitable career paths.

Vision

To create a connection through joint sessions and cooperative networking between the job market and various academic departments and institutions.

Mission

To provide guidance, information, and counseling services to students, employees, and faculty regarding their personal, professional, and career development.

Objectives

• Strengthening current degree programs through non-formal education.
• Teaching students and professionals life skills through informal education and soft skill development.
• Developing career paths based on students' skills and interests.
• Providing educational and occupational information to support career planning.
• Selecting appropriate academic programs and opportunities that maximize future educational and career options.
• Preparing students for internships and employment by developing job search and presentation skills.
• Establishing networks with alumni, employers, organizations, and other professional groups.
• Utilizing technology to enhance career development through awareness of online job portals.
• Enhancing professional communication skills of students and young faculty.
• Preparing graduates to successfully manage their careers after university education.
• Arranging job fairs to strengthen industry-academia linkages.