Annual Gradstock Employability Festival Connects Students With Top-Tier Employers
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
Dedicated to making students fully employable, Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai's Careers and Employability Services (CES) Team proudly hosted the largest Gradstock employability festival to date last week.
CES, in collaboration with academic departments, welcomed over 1,450 students and recent alumni to campus, as they took significant strides towards their career aspirations.
The festival attracted more than 100 leading employers, including Emirates Airline, Microsoft, Kaspersky, PwC Legal, General Electric, Ipsos, Porsche, Robert Bosch and many more.
Students had the chance to explore over 200 internships, part-time, and full-time job opportunities.
The festival also provided invaluable opportunities for attendees to:
- Develop employability skills through professional networking
- Gain insights into different industries
- Learn directly from employers about the essential skills for career success
- Connect with MDX alumni who have successfully transitioned into professional roles
- Discover the extensive support available through CES and other university services
In addition to the face-to-face networking, the event agenda featured panel discussions, masterclasses, and workshops throughout. Panel discussions hosted by the departments of Law, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Media, and the Business School featured accomplished industry experts who shared their personal journeys into successful careers.
The Gradstock Employability Festival represents a crucial step in the university’s mission to ensure graduates are 100% employable and to empower them to put their knowledge into practice.
For more information about the Careers and Employability Services Team, follow them on Instagram or visit them in Block 15, Dubai Knowledge Park.
