KSU Careers Expo 2020 Collaboration Proposal

Kunsill Studenti Universitarji www.ksu.org.mt

Careers.ksu The KSU Careers Expo 3-5th March 2020

KSU Careers Expo 2019 OUR VISION KSU aims to accompany students at UM from their first week till their day of graduation. Naturally the culmination of years of study is a satisfying career that allows one to put into practice the ideas learnt and discussed on Campus. From Ambition to Achievement is the theme of this year’s Expo, it reflects the Council’s commitment to helping students realise their dreams, through our collaboration we can meet your expectations in an increasingly competitive landscape for human resources.

This year’s Expo aims to incorporate a more informal setting than the usual trade-fair like set-up. Through our Pavilion-Café concept you will have the opportunity to meet talented and motivated students over a coffee.

Matthew Xuereb & Yacopo Baldacchino KSU Education Office

Following last year’s success, the possibility of interviewing students on campus will again be available for interested entities. Here, KSU will also be discussing with you what sort of candidates you would be interested in and stream students accordingly, this guarantees a steady flow of relevant talent that will suit the particular exigencies of your organisation.

About Kunsill Studenti Universitarji KSU is the oldest national student union in Europe and currently represents approximately 13,000 students at the University of Malta and Junior College. KSU was founded

by Chief Justice Sir Arturo Mercieca in 1901, as the Comitato Permanente Universitario. Throughout the year, the students’ union takes on a very pro-active approach towards current affaris, national and international issues.

It aims to work in the spirit of and to promote democratic values, transparency and equality in all aspects of student life on the islands. KSU represents all students attending the University, Junior College, Medical School – on both a national and international level.

KSU today.

Although times have changed since the organization was founded, the aim of KSU remains unchanged. Although Malta has progressed greatly since 1901, this does not reduce the importance of the contribution that each and every student can give to University and society in general.

KSU gives the student the opportunity not only to attend, but also to form part of University.

Principles and Goals Although in itself KSU is a dynamic organisation and therefore it is open for change and debate, like other organisations, it finds its roots in a set of fundamental objectives on which the organisation was founded.

Over the past 113 years, KSU has been working: To represent students in whatever issues concern them, whether it is on a national or international level.

To serve as an official link between students and the relevant authorities.

To achieve the democratisation of education in Malta.

To coordinate activities with other organisations, and To cultivate an interest in students in the fields of education, socio-political and cultural issues.

To pressure authorities into assuring the highest level of quality in Higher Education.

The Concept Through an informal setting, KSU’s objective this year is to bridge the student and industry through a multifaceted approach that aims to break down the barriers of unfamiliarity between recruiting companies and interested students. Through our Expo we can help you promote your environment and ethos with your organisation’s next generation – the University of Malta student.

This new concept will include three avenues for your consideration: 1. The Careers Expo Pavillion Cafe 2. Interviews 3. General marketing throughout the three days

I. The Careers Expo Pavilion Cafe’ The Pavillion Cafe shall be at the core of our Expo this year. KSU shall ensure that throughout your company’s experience at this year’s Careers Expo, a setting for conversation is cultivated. Through our bar KSU shall be giving out coffee and snacks throughout the day, ensuring a steady flow of interested students.

Set-up at the University of Malta Quadrangle, a student population of approx. 12000 is within 10 minutes by walk.

This concept is a hassle-free alternative to the usual stands without the logistical headache that naturally accompanies such events. Here your representatives can focus on meeting and greeting students from the University’s various Faculties, Institutes and Centres.

Each day the Careers Expo will be centred around a particular theme, targeting a subset of the student population. Through KSU’s contacts with Faculties and student organisations....

In numbers: - 800+ students daily; - 10 hours of support from KSU team members on the day; - â‚Ź350.00 incl. VAT.

II. General marketing Booklets detailing interested companies with relevant information shall be distributed to UM students throughout the Careers Expo. This booklet will detail your company profile, available vacancies and other relevant information.

In numbers Over 600 applicants last year; â‚Ź100.00 incl. VAT;

Marketing Strategy Digital & Online The KSU Careers & Research Expo shall be advertised extensively throughout all of KSU’s media, including but not limited to: • The KSU website (ksu.org.mt) • The KSU Facebook page, with a following of over 21,000 persons Mail Shots KSU will also be sending mail shots to all students through the University Registrar to ensure that everyone reading a course at the University of Malta will be informed about this event.

Leaflet & Packs KSU will also be giving out around 1000 packs as a freebie containing also company promotional material.

This year, with the aim to be as sustainable as possible, instead of a booklet, an A3 leaflet will be printed which will include all information about the event which includes a map of the area, all the companies present during the event and also areas for companies to advertise on.

Diversification The main target audience for this year’s Expo will be made of University students and Sixth Form students.

III. Interviews If you’re looking for increased targeting towards students with specific characteristics and qualifications, the Careers Expo will feature the provision of an interview area. Students will be screened beforehand by KSU and only relevant candidates will be provided a time-slot.

KSU Representatives can discuss with your organisation's representatives how to best tailor our service to suit your needs.

In numbers: Over 600 applicants last year; â‚Ź100.00 incl. VAT;

Get in touch!

KSU would like to welcome companies and organisations to participate in this 3 day event at the Uiversity of Malta Campus.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact us on the following numbers: KSU office 23402104 Matthew Xuereb 00356 77016627 education@ksu.org.mt Yacopo Baldacchino 00356 77016627 education@ksu.org.mt Daniela Fitzpatrick 77426344 secretary@ksu.org.mt