LAHORE: The industry is fully prepared to collaborate with academia for bright future of the country.
It was said by President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Abdul Basit while talking to faculty, business community and students on closing ceremony of the third Industrial Open House and Career Fair 2017 (IOH&CF-17) held at University of Engineering and Technology Lahore on Wednesday.
He said research and development was core mutual area of interest for joint working and this was a key of success for growth of economy. He also appreciated initiatives taken by the UET to get
close to industry for national development.
Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor UET Lahore Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid said academia was fully committed to produce quality manpower for all levels of market. In this connection, the UET seeks cooperation from industry to induct skilled youth in different sectors.
He said academic courses were being designed according to requirements of industry as well. Convener IOH&CF-17 Prof Dr Pervaiz Mughal briefed the audience about the objectives of the fair and expressed his hope that industry would facilitate the youth in terms of their placement by creating new jobs.In the end, shields were presented to participant companies, organizing committee and chief guest.
