Background

The Office of Career Services is a critical department in the University that helps graduates to transit smoothly from learning to earning. This is achieved by developing essential competencies among graduates to groom them for the job market

The University of Nairobi is committed to producing holistic graduates who are prepared for the job market and entrepreneurial activities. It is estimated that of all the graduates who graduate from the Universities, less than 10 per cent are absorbed in the job market. It is against this background that the Ministry of Education through the State Department of Post Training and Skills Development launched the Office of Career Services (OCS) in 2018.

The goal is to increase graduates’ absorption in the job market by developing the “Future Ready Graduates”

Our Mandate

The mandate of the Office of Career Services is twofold; linking graduates to the job market and enhancing the value of graduates through skills and competencies development. This is achieved through continuous recruitment of Career Partners, Career Advisors and Student Career Ambassadors who offer support in linking graduates to the job market and assist students to acquire the relevant skills and competencies for the job market

What we do

  • Skills Development Programs such as Ajira Digital Training & Huawei Certified Internet Associate Training
  • Linking students to the industry for jobs and internships;
  • Industrial Visits;
  • Career Guidance and Counseling;
  • Career Fairs and Exhibitions;
  • Career Testing and Assessment;
  • High School Career Talks;
  • Student Exchange Programs;
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation activities; and
  • Alumni engagement, networking and outreach 

UoN Skills Centre

The UoN Skills Centre trains students on skills needed in the job market such as the 21st century skills that help students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, team players and communicators. Some of the skills development trainings offered include:

  • Entrepreneurship Skills Training
  • Soft skills Training
  • Life skills Training
  • Technical training
  • Leadership skills Training
  • 21st century skills Training