The University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Business and Public Policy’s HRM students received a kind donation of K10, 000 that will go towards their Human Resource Management (HRM) Day which will be celebrated on the 3rd of October.
School of Business and Public Policy Head of Division (HOD) Mr. Raymond John said, this will be the first HR Day after an overdue of 2years due to COVID.
“Basically the HR Day is where students take part in activities like debates, quiz and a series of panel dissuasions from what they have learnt during their classes,” said John.
This platform also paves a way forward to help the students build their soft skills especially in management skills, leadership skills and their public speaking through the theme “Graduate Readiness for the Future Work”.
Mr. John thanked BSP for their platinum sponsorship for the event and hope to maintain the relationship.
BSP Group Manager-Human Resource Hari Rabura said, they are happy to support this program as it paves a pathway for students to upskill their knowledge and understanding of the role which also makes training a lot easier when they graduate and are recruited into graduate programs like BSP’s Graduate Program.
“As HR people, we want the students to be ready and well equipped before they leave Uni, “said Rabura.
Representing the student body Ms. Thatiana Loreakena-HRM Vice-president thanked BSP for being one of the major sponsors for the event as this will benefit them and build their network with business houses and organizations after they graduate.
“Most of the students tend to shy-away and hide in their spaces and events like this, we believe that this gives us the opportunity to open up and learn more before we come into the workforce,” said Thatiana.
Meanwhile, Dr. Lawrence Sause UPNG Deputy Dean also thanked BSP and for the support they have given to the students.
“I think the future will only get better if we put in our resources to good use like upskilling the next generation the better.”