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students’ assessment results are matched to occupations designed for students and graduates to meet directly with Alumni Academy: This initiative focuses on providing social. The clubs are designed to motivate Abu Dhabi
and supporting majors at ADU. top regional and international employers. This initiative professional development opportunities for our graduates, University students and provide them with opportunities to
Take Action Plan benefits both the students and the employees as it targets around a range of topics related to their previous programs expand their leadership skills. There is also the opportunity
Students create a road map of their academic and career potential candidates and employers for specific majors. of study, career guidance for new graduates, and other to suggest and create new clubs and for students to
topics, which contribute to their personal and professional
illustrate their culture, interests, and passions.
The career fair is an opportunity for students to introduce
development activities. themselves directly to prospective employers, apply for growth.
Career Portfolio fulltime or internship opportunities, and find out more Alumni Spotlight: We highlight our alumni success • Leadership & Volunteer Program
Summarizes students’ assessment results with their about their graduate programs. stories, to learn more about their careers and other Students are encouraged to volunteer in SEO, ADU and the
preferred majors and occupations, and personal achievements and updates that they would like to share surrounding community while also working with corporate
comments/rankings, goals and achievements. Employer Campus Visit Program with the community. organizations through cross-generational work and CSR
The ADU Employer Campus Visit Program is a great way Alumni Card: Alumni have the privilege of carrying an initiatives. Several tiers of ‘leaders’ are supported and will
Career Guidance for students and alumni to interact with employers. Each ADU Alumni card, which provides a variety of discounts be given rewards through training, development, university
employer has a dedicated day on the ADU Campus to give
Career Guidance and Advising is offered to students and the employer a more exposure, focus, support and a better within the community and grants access to ADU campuses exchange and international volunteering opportunities.
fresh graduates who have career inquiries and assists them chance for students and graduates to meet employers and facilities. Also included in SEO’s signature programming are
in improving their strategies in achieving their career goals and learn about available opportunities. Participating Alumni Talks: We are proud to invite our alumni as guest leadership and empowerment workshops. Students are
through a series of practical and effective action plans. companies are required to have specific internships, full speakers and hosts for our events where they share their given the opportunity to make informed and proactive
Students can book automated one-on-one sessions with or part time employment or sponsorship opportunities experiences and advice as entrepreneurs and industry decisions therefore, implementing positive change in their
leaders.
own lives, healthily spilling over into their ADU community.
the Employability & Alumni Relations Office’s certified available for ADU students and graduates.
career advisors. Students are encouraged to increase The ADU Employer Campus Visit Program welcomes Alumni Network Groups: ADU graduates are SEO assist the faculty and administration by helping
their employability skills by attending the variety of career employers to: encouraged to join our online communities, to network students create their best self and strives to become a
development workshops provided during each semester. • Allocate a stand on campus to meet ADU students and connect with other alumni, while learning more about leading model of innovative and creative approaches
Workshops include: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, and graduates. alumni events, job opportunities and more. ADU Groups for student-centered initiatives as we deliberately grow
Professional Emails, Creating LinkedIn Profiles, Job Search and the LinkedIn ADU Alumni Network, are the main to meet the expanding needs of our splendidly diverse
Strategies, Successful Job Interviewing, and more. • Offer job interviews / Tests for vacancies (Full time platforms that keep our alumni community connected. student body and the greater community.
& Part time Jobs, Sponsorships, Internships and
Internship Voluntary work). Student Support Office (SSO)
• Share information and hold Information sessions. Student Engagement Office
The Internship program provides students the opportunity The Student Support Office is responsible for providing
in bridging their academic knowledge with practical • Host Career Workshops. (SEO) non- academic support services to students. These co-
application and actual work experience. Internship Employer Campus Visits are advertised on ADU GROUPS in curricular opportunities foster atmosphere that promotes
constitutes a valuable part of the student’s graduation the Employability and Alumni Relations Group. The Student Engagement Office is a student-centered a healthy campus life twined with upholding student
requirements. As such, it is considered an important and department that works in unison with various student development and success.
natural extension of Abu Dhabi University’s role in helping On-Campus Student Employment Program bodies, clubs and groups to enrich ADU’s community
students increase their employability. By undertaking a with an expansive variety of culture, social activities, arts, Code of Conduct
supervised compulsory training course, students will have The Student Employment Program provides on-campus environmental awareness and leadership opportunities. The Student Code of Conduct is established to foster and
the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned part-time employment, when vacancies are available, to SEO is always looking forward to create a vibrant campus protect the core mission of the University, to foster the
in theory. eligible students who desire to work and acquire valuable life and to engage students with exciting new activities scholarly and civic development of the University’s students
work experience while studying at Abu Dhabi University.
The internship is a supervised, practical training program This program provides students the opportunity to develop and events that occur on & off campus. Programs that in a safe and secure learning environment, and to protect
represent the aim of the office are the following:
over a specific period and that which carries credit. The skills, their profile, and widen their work history that will the people, properties and processes that support the
Employability & Alumni Relations Office offers assistance be important once they graduate from university. The on- • Student Council Program University and its mission.
to students requiring internship placements. Whenever campus Student Employment Program allows students the
possible, students are encouraged to seek and arrange flexibility of work by providing them the option to work on This elite body of elected individuals offers a strong bridge Abu Dhabi University Expectations
their internship as part of their job search training. campus during their free time. The program adheres to of communication between the student body and ADU’s Abu Dhabi University is committed to being an academic
Undergraduate students, enrolled in their third or fourth labor and higher education ministry regulations. management. The SC ensures that they embrace the community. This includes care, cooperation and adherence
year, who meet a pre-specified CGPA and number of credit needs of their fellow students to assist in understanding to standards of behavior for all who are part of this
hours completed, are eligible for an internship. Assessment Alumni Engagement and suggesting significant developments at Abu Dhabi community. For this community to flourish, the following
is based on the evaluation of the college mentor and University. The Student Council undertakes a variety of expectations of behavior have been established:
company supervisor evaluation, student commitment, and Alumni engagement begins at inception. Once students training programs to enhance leadership and management
internship reports prepared by the intern. join the University, their relationship with ADU grows, and opportunities once they graduate from ADU.
Career Fairs the strength of this relationship will define and shape their • Clubs Program 1. Abu Dhabi University expects responsible conduct
future success. Our office is committed to maintaining long-
by students and student organizations, both on and
The Employability Office holds targeted career fairs lasting relationships with our alumni, and we accomplish There is an extensive and varied menu of clubs for students off campus, as a necessary condition for continued
for each university college i.e. College of Business and this by forging connections through various programs and to become active and involved in on campus ranging from membership at Abu Dhabi University.
Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, College of resources. arts, culture, and humanitarianism to professional and 2. Students and student organizations are expected to
Law and College of Engineering. Targeted career fairs are

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