Under the Patronage of HE Sagaan Qazzi BAU Inaugurates its Seventh Job Fair

Under the patronage of HE Mr. Sagaan Qazzi, Minister of Labor, Beirut Arab University inaugurated its seventh Job Fair in Debbieh Campus on the 28th of April, 2014. The event was attended by BAU President, Prof. Dr. Amr Galal El Adawi, BAU Secretary General, Mr. Issam Houri, the deans of the faculties, staff-members, BAU directors, Director of Public Relations Administration, Mrs. Zina Ariss, Head of Alumni, Mr. Issam Baadarani, Mayor of Debbieh Mr. Issam Boustani, General Director of the National Employment Office (NEO) Mr. Jean Abi Fadel, in addition to a large crowd of students, interested people and representatives of the participating organizations.

The fair hosted this year 51 financial, banking, medical, engineering, pharmaceutical, petroleum, industrial and other companies and businesses. The representatives explained to the students the various job opportunities available in accordance with their respective majors after submitting their CVs.

After the playing the Lebanese National Anthem and the BAU Anthem, HE Sagaan Qazzi commended “the land of science, knowledge and creativity in Debbieh”, complimenting the University on the progress it is achieving.

 Qazzi stated that “the achievements made by BAU can be seen in the fact that it has become an edifice for knowledge which all the Lebanese from all areas, sects and orientations turn to. In addition, it has witnessed a renaissance both academically and administratively, thus enabling its graduates to remain updated with the latest developments in science and society. The University is also reaching out to establish a presence across the Lebanese territories.”

Qazzi expressed his delight at the opening of the fair, considering it “a natural venue for establishing a link between science and work, as well as between the youth and the country”. He expressed his thanks to all the participating businesses and companies for contributing to the “systematic crystallization of creating job-opportunities for the Lebanese youth.”

Qazzi further expressed his unhappiness at the fact that some companies request work-permits for foreigners at a time when there is an abundance of Lebanese potentials and skills. He asked to “give the priority to the Lebanese youth”, since “the young of Lebanon are the future of Lebanon”. He also called upon the students and the youth to “stand up for themselves and rebel against the political elite, and to be ready to build Lebanon.”

In turn, Prof. Dr. Amr Galal El Adawi, President of BAU, thanked Minister Qazzi for being the patron of the opening ceremony, as well as all the participating institutions and companies. He called upon the students and the youth not give in to the harsh economic conditions, but rather to remain hopeful and assert their will when it comes to finding a job opportunity. He also advised the students to acquire communication skills in addition to their university degree, enumerating the University efforts exerted in providing regular lectures, seminars and workshops for the students.

Prof. Dr. Adel El Kordi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, next stated the objectives of the fair, stressing that the main aim is to diminish the gap between the number of students and the various sectors in all fields. Another aim is to establish harmony and cooperation between the students and the companies, stressing the fact that the fair seeks to introduce students to the job-market needs and to throw light on the future trends. Thus it is possible to ensure that the University will remain updated of the accelerating developments on the Lebanese, the Arab and the international job-market, while developing the academic realm and introducing updated teaching methods.

At the end of the event, Prof. Dr. Amr Galal El Adawi presented an honorary shield to Minister Qazzi, which was followed by a tour of the various booths of the fair. The Minister also toured the premises and the buildings of the Debbieh Campus.