READY-4-LIFE: LeadIT Africa equipped international students with job-readiness skills during its latest hangout at KNUST

News | Published: 30th July 2025 Share

As part of efforts to enhance the employability of international students, the International Programmes Office (IPO) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with the KNUST E-Learning Centre and Lead It Africa, hosted an interactive workshop during the recent International Students’ Hangout.

The event, themed ā€œReady-4-Lifeā€, was led by Dr. Herman Yobo Addae, Chief Executive Officer of Lead It Africa and who doubles as the Global President KNUST Alumni Association.

Dr. Addae took participants through series of hands-on activities focused on job market readiness. The workshop covered key areas such as crafting impactful and ethical curriculum vitae, effectively communicating one’s story to prospective employers and mastering interview techniques.

In his opening remarks, Professor Daniel Y. A. Duah, Dean of the International Programmes Office, expressed appreciation to Lead It Africa for its dedication to empowering students with practical skills that are essential for life beyond the classroom.

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The workshop received high praise from attendees, with many students sharing that the experience far exceeded their expectations. Staff from both the International Programmes Office and the E-Learning Centre were also present to support and participate in the event

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