At Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM), Career Day 2025 was more than just an event โ it was an immersive experience designed to equip students with the tools, insights, and opportunities needed to thrive in todayโs rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Bringing together students, educators, industry experts, and regional partners, the day unfolded in a series of carefully curated sessions, each building on the last, blending academic innovation, practical skill-building, and direct employer engagement.
Digital Transformation in Higher Education through Homo Digitalis Erasmus + Project
๐ Venue: Consultation Amphitheater
๐ค Moderator: Prof. Asst. Bujar Gallopeni
The day opened with a future-facing session on Digital Humanities, Educational Media, and Teaching Practices, hosted under the Homo Digitalis Erasmus+ Project. This session laid the intellectual groundwork for the day, spotlighting how higher education institutions across the region are reimagining curricula and infrastructure to better align with the digital era.
๐น IBCM Rector Mihone Kerolli welcomed participants with opening remarks on the significance of regional collaboration in education.
๐น Polis University shared how digital skills are being embedded into university curricula to prepare students for the modern workforce.
๐น South East European University (SEEU) presented the development of Digital Humanities and Educational Media Labs, emphasizing the role of interactive learning environments.
An open SWOT analysis discussion invited participants to reflect critically on their own strengths and areas for growth in adapting to digital transformation. The session concluded with practical tips on CV and motivation letter writing, seamlessly connecting digital fluency with employability.
From Classroom to Kitchen: Skills in Action at the BBQ MasterChef Challenge
๐ฝ๏ธ Venue: Outdoor BBQ Area
The IBCM MasterChef Competition brought a playful and hands-on twist to Career Day. Four student teams took on the challenge of preparing BBQ-inspired dishes in a live culinary competition, judged on taste, presentation, and teamwork.
While only one team earned the title of IBCM MasterChef 2025, every participant demonstrated essential professional competencies โ time management, collaboration, and adaptability, all under the pressure of a ticking clock and hungry audience.
This session reminded everyone that soft skills are learned as much outside the classroom as within it, and that leadership, creativity, and collaboration come in many flavors.
Motivation Speech and Career Guidance through All4life project
๐ Venue: Consultation Room, 2nd Floor
๐ฃ๏ธ Moderator: Prof. Asst. Agron Hajdari
With minds and plates full, the next stop in the dayโs journey brought students face-to-face with the realities of professional life.
Led by Prof. Asst. Agron Hajdari, the Career and Soft Skills Guidance session provided a powerful boost of practical knowledge and motivation. Drawing on the Unlocking Youth Potential Toolkit, the session focused on actionable strategies to help students prepare for employer interactions at the Career Fair โ and beyond.
Participants explored:
โ๏ธ How to identify and present their transferable skills
โ๏ธ How to perfect a concise and compelling elevator pitch
โ๏ธ How to set realistic career goals โ both short- and long-term
โ๏ธ How to leave a lasting impression through professionalism
The session also featured a motivational guest speaker, reinforcing the importance of self-awareness, adaptability, and confidence in navigating the job market.
The Career Fair
๐ Venue: Campus Hallway, Ground Floor
The final chapter of Career Day brought everything together: theory, skills, and opportunity โ all under one roof.
The Career Fair transformed the campus into a dynamic networking hub. Students, alumni, and guests engaged directly with companies, organizations, and professionals who showcased their work and discussed real-world business needs.
Throughout the fair, participants:
๐น Visited exhibition booths and interacted with business representatives
๐น Learned about internships and job opportunities
๐น Gained insight into what companies are looking for in new talent
๐น Practiced the career preparation skills introduced earlier in the day
To close out the event, a Cocktail & Networking Session offered space for relaxed conversations, reflection, and future collaboration.
A Connected Experience, A Transformative Day
From digital innovation and team-building to career planning and real-world engagement, Career Day 2025 at IBCM was designed as a holistic experience, where each session naturally led to the next, reinforcing the idea that education, skills, and career readiness are deeply interconnected.
By the end of the day, students didnโt just walk away with new contacts or improved CVs. They left with a clearer vision of their future, strengthened by practical experiences, guided by expert advice, and inspired by possibilities.
๐ A huge thank you to our speakers, guests, partners, and especially our students, who made Career Day 2025 a celebration of growth, ambition, and shared purpose.
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๐ธ Event photos below
