Politeknik Brunei (PB) held a Convocation Festival yesterday in conjunction with the 9th Politeknik Brunei Convocation to be held on October 19 at the International Convention Centre (ICC).
PB Acting Director Lim Kian Boon said, “The festival’s objective is to celebrate the success of PB graduates while appreciating the support, guidance and initiative from PB’s Board of Governors, teaching staff and personnel as well as industry partners and community in producing high quality and skilled workforce. The festival will run until October 21, beginning with the Convocation Sport Festival last week.”
He added, “The PB Convocation Festival will be held from October 13 to 15, offering various activities including selected final year students’ project exhibitions, a Market Day where government and private agencies offer employment opportunities to PB graduates, CV writing and interview clinics.”
Some 14 government and private agencies will participate in the Market Day, and six private agencies will offer interview sessions from October 13 to 15.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Fiscal) Pengiran Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Zety Sufina binti Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sani, the Chairperson of PB Board of Governors, attended the launching ceremony.
The guest of honour, with members of PB Board of Governors, also toured the exhibitions.
The event will conclude with an appreciation ceremony on October 21 at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre, where PB’s student representative council will organise the closing ceremony. – James Kon
