USGEAAN holds career counselling sessions for students in Kwara schools
The Kwara State chapter of the United States Global Education Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) has conducted career counselling sessions for secondary school students in Omu-Aran, Kwara State. The outreach
The Kwara State chapter of the United States Global Education Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) has conducted career counselling sessions for secondary school students in Omu-Aran, Kwara State.
The outreach programme, held at Ofe Aran Secondary School and Landmark University Secondary School, brought together over 240 students who actively participated in interactive guidance sessions to improve their academic and career decision-making.
The counselling sessions were led by Prof. Faoziyat Suleiman, Kwara State Coordinator of USGEAAN, alongside Dr David Olugbenga Adetitun, immediate past coordinator and current ex officio member; Dr Rabiu Abdulkarim, Public Relations Officer; and Mrs Tawakalitu Alabi, Secretary.
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Discussions during the sessions covered key areas such as effective study techniques, including the SQ3R method, career pathways in the sciences, arts, and commercial disciplines, and the importance of innovation in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Facilitators encouraged students to adopt disciplined study habits and make informed career choices aligned with their strengths and interests. The sessions were designed to be participatory, with students actively engaging throughout the two-hour programme at each school.
At the end of the training, participants were served refreshments as a gesture of encouragement.
The principals of both schools expressed appreciation to USGEAAN for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful in shaping students' futures.
