Vision

To be the premier center for lifelong career development.

Mission

The Placement and Career Services department is committed to assisting students and alumni explore, develop and pursue meaningful careers over their lifetime. We accomplish this through training, coaching and fostering strong relationships with industry and internal stakeholders to develop the whole person.

Our Values

• Pursue Growth and Learning
• Excellence
• Team work
• Creativity and Open-mindedness
• Integrity
• A little fun and a little play

Services Offered

Our services are geared to helping students explore, discover and connect with their intended career through:

1. Advising
   • One-on-one career guidance
   • Group career advising
   • Career presentations in SENEX and SUS classes
   • Talks by industry professionals
   • Peer Tutoring Program
   • Peer Advising on career issues

2. Training
   • Training programs to effectively prepare students for the market place
   • CV & Cover letter workshops
   • Mock Interviews
   • Campus work study placement opportunities
3. Linkages
   • Linking students to industry
   • Organizing recruitment drives and the annual Career Fair
   • Identifying internships and job opportunities for students and alumni
   • Managing the Career Link portal that advertises jobs and internships
   • Mentorship programs with industry and alumni as well as to peer mentorship.
   • Informational interviews with Industry

Location and Contacts
Freida Brown Student Center, 1st Floor
Telephone: (254) 730 116 778 /796 /803
Email: careeroffice@usiu.ac.ke