In October, Kira Skrypnyk joined the Science and Competence Center at Kazimieras Simonavičius University (KSU) as Senior Career and Integration Manager. Her role focuses on guiding students toward successful career and building their professional networks.

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“We want our students to be fully prepared for their careers, and we’re thrilled to welcome Kira Skrypnyk to our team. Kira brings valuable experience in academic product development, marketing, and communication,” shares Rector Prof. Dr. Jolanta Bieliauskaitė. She emphasizes the importance of a smooth start to students’ professional journeys, helping them enter the job market with practical experience and established connections.

The Rector also notes that the Career and Integration Manager’s activities will go beyond traditional career support. “Our goal is to build strong partnerships with well-known companies and organizations in Lithuania and across Europe. These partnerships will provide students with internship and job opportunities, as well as exclusive access to industry expertise,” she adds.

In line with this goal, KSU, together with social partners, plans to organize training sessions, knowledge-sharing events, and seminars on career and integration topics such as business, human resources, and communication. These partnerships will allow KSU students to learn about current business practices and gain valuable insights into the evolving job market.

“We understand that preparing students for the future means not only equipping them with academic knowledge but also helping them understand how the business and industry worlds operate. Many of us remember the challenges we faced after graduation, moving into the next stage of our careers. This experience underlines our commitment to providing students with both practical skills and professional networks. We deeply value the social responsibility shown by our partners. Their commitment to supporting our career counseling initiatives will have a significant impact, contributing to a stronger job market and creating growth opportunities for a new generation of professionals,” emphasizes Kira Skrypnyk, Senior Career and Integration Manager.

Students can find more information about career and integration opportunities here.