CCDP administers programmes and provides services in career development for its prospective and continuing students, and alumni. This is achieved through individual and group counseling programmes, reference and Internet resources, as well as guidance in securing attachment, internship, and employment opportunities.
CCDP also coordinates practicum and attachment programmes in over 20 departments of the university. The Centre manages a national placement and posting programme for KU students, their field supervision and assessment, as well as the administration of a data-base and linkages with attaching organizations, firms, and industry.
Vision: to be a dynamic and internationally recognized centre of excellence in the provision of earnest support and diligent services in career guidance and counseling, career development and employment education.
Mission:to engender self awareness and confidence in career development among prospective and continuing students of Kenyatta University and Alumni, and to develop skills in real work situations, professional growth, and job acquisition.
Career Week 2020
The Annual Kenyatta University Career Week 2020 will be held from 25th to 31st January, 2020 at the University’s main campus.
The theme for this year Career Week is: “Mapping and Leveraging on Youth, Technology and Soft Skills for the 21st Century Workforce.”
It is expected to be better and bigger than ever witnessed. A big extravaganza of corporate exhibitions is expected from top companies from not only Kenya but from the international market as well.
Students are hereby invited to contribute their ideas concerning what they want to see during the Career Week.
| EVENT | DAY & DATE | VENUE |
| High School day | Saturday 25th January, 2020 | Graduation Square |
| HR Forum | Monday 27th January, 2020 | BSSC Building Room 014 |
| Public Lecturers | Tuesday & Wed (28th & 29th, Jan) | BSSC Room Room 012 |
| Official Opening | 30th January, 2020 | Graduation Square |
| Corporate Exhibition | 30th & 31st January, 2020 | Graduation Square |
| Form four leavers day | 31st January, 2020 | Amphitheatre |
THE CERTIFICATES FOR GROWING LEADERS PROGRAMME FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017 ARE READY FOR COLLECTION. KINDLY PICK AT BSSC ROOM 142.
Workshop on Effective Leadership and Management Practices
The Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes has organized a Training of Trainers workshop on Effective Leadership and Management practices for our Growing Leaders facilitators and Staff Mentors on Friday 22nd, Feb 2019. This workshop is co-sponsored by Depaul University
Trainers
1.GianMario Besana, Ph.D. - Depaul University
2. Patricia M. Bombard, BVM, D.Min. - Depaul University
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>>>>Kamakazi Internship Program
>>>>Sage 300 East Africa Internship: Sage 300 Accounting
>>>>Agro-Chemical & Food Company Job Opportunities
>>>>Kamakazi Caree Advice-Public Lecture
>>>>Recruiting Communication Officer for IITA
>>>>Lattice Group - Internship Opportunity
>>>> Sales Agents(massive recruitment)
>>>>Waiters, Biomedical Engineers, Unit Managers and Graphic Designers Positions
>>>>Furniture Sales & Marketing Executives: Furniture Elegance
>>>>Business Development Intern Vacancy (Deadline is on 3rd August,2016)
>>>>Training and Recruitment Officer Position
>>>>Internship Opportunity- Kenya Commercial Bank
>>>>Customer Communication Intern
>>>>Students Apprenticeship Challenge
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>>>>Kamakazi Vacancies: Asset Manager, Conservancy Manager, Customer Care Supervisor and more
>>>>Download Centre for Career Development & Placement 2013 - 2016 Brochure
