USJ launches the employment and skills observatory in Beirut

The Saint Joseph University organised a two days seminar in preparation to the launching of the employment and skills observatory which is being set up in collaboration and partnership with the Strasbourg University in France, the Lebanese University, Bassel Fuleihan finance and economy Institute, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Beirut and the Directorate General of Higher Education.
The observatory is part of the Tempus programme which is funded by the European Union and aims at improving professional orientation of young graduates as well as bridging the gap between supply and demand of the job market on the short and medium terms.  The observatory will seek to link academic education with the job market through orienting students towards needed specialties.
Source: L’Orient Le Jour 10 June 2013