(FEB NEWS) The Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Airlangga (FEB UNAIR) received a visit from the Directorate of Career Development, Entrepreneurship Incubation, and Alumni (DPKKA) UNAIR, who also held a strategic discussion on "Improving Employability." This activity took place on Friday, January 24, 2025, in the Leadership Meeting Room, ABC Lobby, FEB UNAIR.

The visit from DPKKA UNAIR, led by the Director of DPKKA UNAIR – Prof. Dr. Elly Munadziroh, drg., MS, and attended by the Vice Dean I of FEB UNAIR – Dr. Wisnu Wibowo, and his staff. This meeting aimed to discuss strategic efforts in improving the work readiness and competitiveness of FEB UNAIR graduates in the professional world.

Synergy between the faculty and the DPKKA in identifying current job market needs is crucial. This demonstrates a commitment to supporting students and alumni through programs oriented toward competency development, ensuring UNAIR graduates have added value in the workforce.

"This discussion included a range of innovative strategies, such as industry-based skill development, soft skills training, and strengthening relationships with partners. FEB UNAIR continues to strive to ensure its curriculum is relevant to job market needs. This strong synergy with DPKKA is expected to further strengthen FEB UNAIR's efforts in preparing competent graduates."

Through this activity, FEB UNAIR and DPKKA UNAIR are expected to produce a generation of graduates who are not only academically superior but also ready to compete at the national and global levels, thus contributing to reducing the gap between the needs of the workforce and the competencies of university graduates.
FEB UNAIR and DPKKA UNAIR strive to ensure that graduates not only possess academic excellence but also practical skills relevant to industry needs, thereby opening up more equitable job opportunities and supporting inclusive economic growth.