Seminars and Workshops 2024

Seminar on “Study and Research Opportunities in Japan “

A seminar focused on “Study and Research Opportunities in Japan” was organised by IEEE SB GUB and IEEE CS SBC GUB association, IEEE CS BDC, Green University Computer Club (GUCC) in collaboration with the Centre for Career Development (CCD). The seminar occurred on March 05, 2024, at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the Syndicate Room. The seminar delved into various aspects of studying and conducting research in Japan, including available programs, scholarships, and academic exchanges.

Dr. Ashir Ahmed, an Associate professor at Kyushu University, was invited to be the keynote speaker. He shared his insights, anecdotes, and practical advice to help participants navigate the opportunities and challenges of pursuing education and research in Japan. More than 100 students participated in the seminar.

Overall, this seminar is intended to offer an excellent networking opportunity to connect with other educators and professionals with the same interest in international education and research collaborations.

Interactive Session on “Talent Acquisition & Opportunities at US Bangla Group“

An Interactive Session on “Talent Acquisition & Career Opportunities at US Bangla Group” was organised by the Centre for Career Development of Green University of Bangladesh on Friday, 7th of June, 2024. Dr. Mahbub Jahan Khan, Air Commodore (Retd), Director of Strategic Planning & Transformation at US Bangla Airlines, was invited as the keynote speaker in that event. 220 students from eight departments of GUB registered to join the session, and a total of 77 students participated in the session. The whole session was engaging as the speaker involved the students in a back-and-forth questioning and answering session.

Grooming Session on “Job Readiness and Career Prospects”

The Office of CCD arranged a grooming session titled “Job Readiness and Career Prospects” via Zoom on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD, and Mr. Sourav Barua, Assistant Director of CCD, facilitated the session. A significant number of students—176 students in total—participated in the session.

The grooming session was structured into two segments. The first segment featured Mr. Sourav Barua, who shared valuable insights on CV-related matters. During the second segment, Dr. Serajum Munira guided students for interview preparation and offered useful advice on career readiness.

Seminar on “Professional Skill Development for Novice Graduates and Young Talents”

A seminar, titled as “Professional Skill Development for Novice Graduates and Young Talents” was organized by CCD which was held on Friday, 18th of October, 2024 at 2:30 PM in the Seminar Hall of Green University of Bangladesh.

Md facilitated the entire program. Tahamidur Rahman, as a Keynote Speaker, is the HR Manager of Foodie Express Ltd. It was a two-hour session in which the keynote speaker, Md. Tahamidur Rahman discussed the importance of a good CV in successfully landing a job. He also shed light on the areas of creating and maintaining a LinkedIn profile, approaching LinkedIn, and setting smart career objectives. 

Prof. Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed, Pro Vice Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh, and Dr. Serajum Munira, Director of CCD, attended the event as Special Guests and Session Chairs, respectively.

Workshop on “Compiled CV in LaTeX “

The Centre for Career Development organised a workshop titled “Compile Your CV in LaTeX” on Friday, October 18th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., through the Zoom online platform.

Dr. Serajum Munira, the Director of the Center for Career Development (CCD), and Mr. Sourav Barua, the Assistant Director, chaired the session. The keynote speaker was Mr. Zahidul Hasan, Lecturer of the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering. During the workshop, the keynote speaker concentrated on the techniques for creating a curriculum vitae using LaTeX and elaborated on the most effective methods for saving the document to ensure its long-term preservation.

On-site Industrial Talk Session Titled “Workplace Ethics & Management”

An On-site Industrial Talk Session Titled “Workplace Ethics & Management” was organised by the Centre for Career Development, which was held on Friday, 22nd of November, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Admin Building, room no 605. 

The key facilitator was Mr. Abubakar Siddique, Manager—Human Resources of SEBPO. He thoughtfully explored the topic of workplace ethics, clarifying its definition and emphasising its importance for long-term career sustainability. The session was so engaging that many participants participated in the question-and-answer segment at the end. 

The session, lasting one hour, concluded at noon. Mr. Sourav Barua, the Assistant Director of CCD, graciously presented a crest and certificate to the key facilitator in recognition of his contribution.