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    Enhancing Student Career Success through Employer Engagement
    (Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2024-09) Mabel Christopher; Oluyomi Susan Pitan
    In the dynamic landscape of the global job market, where technological advancements continually reshape industry demands, the collaboration between universities and employers becomes paramount for ensuring students' career success. This paper advocate’s enhanced employer engagement as a vital form of experiential learning, facilitating students' direct interaction with potential employers. Through initiatives such as internships, field trips, guest lectures and collaborative projects, employer engagement bridges the gap between academic learning and the evolving requirements of the labour market. The persistent challenge of post-graduation employment emphasised the urgency for proactive measures. Drawing upon Kolb's Experiential Learning theory, this paper discussed strategies to boost collaboration between universities and employers. It presented a spectrum of engagement tactics, including internships, field trips, research partnerships, and guest lectures. The significance and implication of employer engagements in enhancing students’ career success and employability were also discussed in the paper. One recommendation from the paper is for universities to increase employer engagement in academic activities by aligning educational programmes with industry demands through practical experiences and hands-on activities.