UNIMED partners Canadian Education Council for global skills

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure

The University of Medical  Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo has partnered with the Canadian Education Council (CEC) to launch the  International Career Centre (ICC), a dedicated platform to equip students and alumni with global skills, hands-on experience and workforce readiness.

Formalized on 19th January 2026, the ICC bridges academic learning with professional opportunities worldwide.

The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Isaac Oluyi said the arrangement was perfected recently by the management of the university led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe.

He said “students can access mentorship programmes, skill-building workshops, career coaching and international internships through the programme.”

“The Centre also prepares participants for the CEC International Employment License, a globally recognized credential for professional readiness,” he added.

He stated further that “the initiative includes staff development, equipping UNIMED career personnel with modern tools, strategies and global best practices.

“CEC provides technical expertise, digital infrastructure and benchmarking, while UNIMED ensures operational support and student engagement.

“This partnership strengthens UNIMED’s institutional standing, enhances graduate employability and modernizes career support for local and global competitiveness,” Oluyi added.