Mr. Kimihide Ando, Managing Director of Ando K. Limited and former Managing Director of Mitsubishi Corporation Pakistan, along with Ms. Aki Takeda, Executive Director of Fourth Valley, visited the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) to explore recruitment opportunities for Pakistani talent in Japan. During their visit, Mr. Ando and Ms. Takeda initiated discussions with IoBM's management, faculty, and students. The meeting was organized by IoBM’s Internship, Placement, and International Office in collaboration with the College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS). Ms. Juveria Baig, Head of Department, and Mr. Abdul Khaliq, Assistant Manager, represented the Internship, Placement, and International Office. This visit marks a significant step towards fostering international employment connections and underscores the growing importance of global talent mobility in addressing demographic and economic challenges. Moreover, The Japanese delegation also attended the Final Year Project showcase by CCSIS and interacted with Brig. Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Dean of CCSIS, along with Heads of Departments, faculty, and students.
The visit of Fourth Valley to the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in terms of fostering international collaboration and enhancing global talent mobility. The discussions on recruitment opportunities for Pakistani talent in Japan not only contribute to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by promoting job creation and economic opportunity, but also SDG 4: Quality Education, as these initiatives encourage skills development and knowledge sharing across borders. Moreover, the engagement in international employment opportunities supports SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, promoting national and international collaboration to tackle demographic and economic challenges while providing avenues for cultural and knowledge exchange.