By Austin Wachira

On May 23, members of Ajira Club and Career Peer Advisors program paid a visit to Odoo, a global software company that is reshaping how businesses operate across the world. This educational visit took place at Odoo’s Africa headquarters, located in Nairobi. Odoo, originally founded in Belgium, is renowned for its powerful and flexible Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.

During the visit, students were immersed in the world of ERP, learning how businesses today are leveraging software to streamline operations, reduce redundancies, and increase efficiency. The highlight of the day was a hands-on session where students actively engaged in project management simulations, using Odoo’s platform to understand real-world business workflows.

Students got to learn Odoo’s role in revolutionizing how companies handle operations by offering a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications, from inventory and accounting to sales, CRM, and human resource management, all under a single subscription model. This seamless integration enables organizations to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.

The experience was both eye-opening and inspiring, giving students practical exposure to digital tools that are becoming increasingly vital in the modern workplace. It also emphasized the importance of digital skills and adaptability in today’s competitive job market. The students also got a chance to interact with Odoo team, a most of whom are USIU-Africa alumni or continuing students, and learn from their journeys and career paths.

This visit is just one of the many ways the Placement & Career Services (PACS) Department connects students with the industry by organizing relevant experiences that help bridge the gap between classroom learning and the professional world. To register and learn more about the upcoming company visits, job shadowing and similar opportunities, kindly check on your CareerLink portal - https://usiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/events