The Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC) of the College of Educational Studies, University of Cape Coast (UCC), has held an academic counselling programme for final-year students from Mando Senior High School and Oguaa Senior High Technical School.
This event aimed to inform the students about the various programmes offered at UCC, specifically focusing on the Department of VOTEC.
Speaking on behalf of the Head of the Department of VOTEC, a Senior Lecturer at the Department, Dr. Manasseh Amu, highlighted the various programmes the Department offers and the diverse career opportunities students could pursue upon completing these programmes.
"The VOTEC department offers a wide range of programmes that can lead to exciting and fulfilling careers," he noted.
Dr. Amu further explained the requirements for the various programmes and the waivers available for some of them.
Representative of the Directorate of Academic Affairs, Mr. Joseph Christopher Aggrey, addressing the students
Representing the Directorate of Academic Affairs, Mr. Joseph Christopher Aggrey, walked the students through an overview of the University's programmes related to Visual Arts, Technical, and Home Economics.
According to him, it was important that the students "became aware of all the opportunities available at the University so, they could make informed decisions about their future."
He provided a step-by-step guide on the application process, including deadlines and requirements. He added that some financial aid opportunities were available at the University, such as the Student Financial Support Office (STuFSO) scholarship.
Speaking on the educational pathways and career opportunities associated with the different university programmes, the Head of the Transport Section, Mr. Frederick Baidoo, underscored the essential skills required for success in these fields and emphasized the close alignment between the programmes and their respective careers.
Dr. Christina Boateng, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science and technology Education, also emphasized the importance of setting short-term and long-term goals for academic and career aspirations. She noted that the students needed to learn to save and use resources judiciously and look for opportunities worth leveraging where necessary.
A student asking a question during the interaction
"It's important for students to have a clear vision of where they want to go, and to take the necessary steps to get there," she stated.
The career guidance seminar, which featured presentations from various lecturers at the department, provided prospective students with a comprehensive understanding of the academic programmes and career prospects available at the University and the Department of VOTEC.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC