Rajshahi, Aug 17 (V7N) – Students of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) have been given the opportunity to do an internship at Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) for the first time, an initiative taken by RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton.
An orientation programme was organised today at the meeting room of Nagar Bhaban to mark the occasion. RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton addressed the event as the chief guest, while RCC Chief Executive Officer Rezaul Karim, RUET Director of Student Welfare Professor Dr. Rabiul Islam Sarkar, RCC Superintending Engineers Khairul Baker and Ahmad Al Moin Parag delivered speeches. The programme was conducted by RCC Secretary Sohel Rana.
The RCC Administrator said students are the future assets of the country. Along with acquiring academic knowledge, having an idea about the real work environment is very important for their future career, he added. With this goal in mind, RUET students have been given the opportunity to intern at RCC, he said, adding that through this they will be able to gain practical experience about the work environment of the City Corporation, engineering activities and urban development activities.
In the future, employment opportunities will be created for them based on merit, qualification and skills, Riton continued. He said RCC is not just an organization that provides services to city dwellers; the organization can also play an important role in developing the knowledge, skills and efficiency of the young generation. "Mutual cooperation between RUET and Rajshahi City Corporation will be further increased. In the future, opportunities will be created for students to gain practical knowledge and experience," he added.
Student Araf Masud, who participated in the internship, said, "By getting the opportunity to intern at the RCC, we will be able to learn about the real working environment here." Student Jannatun Ferdous said, "Our seniors did not get the opportunity to intern at the RCC before. We are the first to get this opportunity. This is a matter of great joy for us."
A total of 18 RUET students have received the opportunity to intern at RCC. Through the internship, they will gain practical experience about the activities of various branches including the engineering department of the City Corporation, urban infrastructure development, road and drainage system, urban planning and various development activities. They will also have the chance to link theoretical knowledge acquired at the university with real urban development activities, enriching their professional skills, problem-solving abilities and practical work experience before entering their future careers.
