ISK Strengthens Industry Linkages to Prepare Students for Future Careers

Taifa  news 

Staff writer 

Macharia David 

 The Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has stepped up efforts to strengthen links between students and industry players as part of initiatives to prepare graduates for the changing demands of the geospatial and real estate sectors.

Speaking during the ISK Student press Conference at the University of Nairobi, ISK President Eric Nyadimo and Nelly Mbugua, OGW, highlighted the importance of bringing students closer to professionals and potential employers.

The conference was held under this year’s theme, “Beyond the Classroom, Preparing Students for the Future of Geospatial and Real Estate.”

Mbugua said the engagement was designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the practical requirements of the workplace.

“The purpose of coming together is to bring students to their future employers, to make sure that the linkage is stronger,” she said.

The conference brought together students, surveyors, real estate professionals, industry stakeholders and other experts to discuss emerging trends, career opportunities and the skills required in the rapidly evolving sectors.

ISK played a key role in creating a platform where students could interact directly with professionals, gain industry insights and build networks that could support their transition from university into employment.

The institute also used the conference to promote professional development and encourage students to understand the changing role of technology in surveying, mapping, geospatial services and real estate.

Nyadimo said stronger collaboration between academic institutions and industry was important in ensuring that graduates acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

The engagement also provided an opportunity for students to learn about the expectations of employers and emerging opportunities within the sector.

ISK continues to play a role in promoting professionalism, knowledge sharing and capacity building among practitioners while supporting the next generation of surveyors and real estate professionals.

The institute said continued partnerships between universities and industry would help create a workforce better prepared to respond to technological changes and emerging opportunities in Kenya’s geospatial and real estate sectors.

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