JUST Launches Language and Leadership Learning Hub
The Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST) has inaugurated the Center for Training and Skill Development (CTSD) to enhance students’ soft skills and language proficiency. JUST is the first university in the country to introduce such an initiative aimed at improving students’ employability.
On Saturday, 13 September, at 5:00 pm, an orientation and workshop on “Writing Toolkit” was organized at the Professor Mohammad Sharif Hossain Gallery in the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Academic Building, marking the official launch of the CTSD. The event was inaugurated by JUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Majid, who attended as the chief guest.
The CTSD will focus on improving students’ soft skills and language learning. Initially, courses will be offered in English and eight other languages, along with soft skills development opportunities. The center’s primary goal is to prepare students for the job market and enable them to compete as skilled professionals in the global arena. Courses will be available in English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Arabic, Korean, French, and Spanish, alongside programs for communication skills, problem-solving, and leadership development. On its opening day, the center welcomed more than a hundred students with flowers and educational materials in a festive atmosphere.
Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor said, “Since assuming responsibility at the university, I have dreamed of enhancing students’ skills and language learning. It feels wonderful to finally reach this milestone. This center will contribute to the development of soft skills, language learning, communication, and various other intellectual abilities. JUST is the first among all universities in the country to launch such an initiative. This training center will be your companion in fulfilling your vision, goals, and dreams. It has been established with the purpose of providing skilled manpower to the global market. I hope you will work diligently to achieve its objectives and showcase your capabilities successfully in the international arena.”
Professor Dr. Hossain Al Mamun, Treasurer of JUST and Director of CTSD, presided over the event. He remarked, “I am delighted to serve as the director of this unique initiative by JUST to enhance students’ skills. I believe students will gain proficiency in soft skills, language learning, and communication, enabling them to play a pioneering role for the nation. In the future, the center will undertake more initiatives for students’ holistic development.”
The orientation workshop featured guest speaker Professor Dr. A.K.M. Waliul Islam, Supernumerary Professor at the Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka. He presented strategies, guidelines, methodologies, and tools to make writing easier, more effective, and of higher quality through slides.
Other speakers included Dr. Kamrul Islam, Deputy Director of CTSD, and Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman of the GEBT Department. Among the attendees were Dr. Md. Amjad Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology; Professor Dr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Biological Science and Technology; and Professor Dr. Md. Jafirul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, along with department chairs, office heads, teachers, and students from various faculties. The program was conducted by Dr. Abhinu Kibria, Deputy Director of CTSD.
