KOTA SAMARAHAN, 20 October 2026 – The Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), in collaboration with the Career and Graduate Employability Section, Centre for Student Development (UNIMAS), successfully organised the programme “Campus to Career: Preparing Yourself for the Engineering World” on 20 October 2026 at the Active Learning Space (ALS), Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS. The programme was attended by 71 students, the majority of whom were first-year students embarking on their engineering journey.
The programme featured Ir. Juliet Tay Joo Ee, a UNIMAS Civil Engineering alumni who graduated in 2011 and is currently serving as Assistant Director of the Flood Management Division at the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak. Drawing on her experiences as both a university student and a practising engineer, she shared valuable insights into campus life, the transition from university to the workplace, and the realities of working in the engineering profession.
During her sharing session, Ir. Juliet highlighted the diverse roles and responsibilities of engineers, particularly civil engineers, and emphasised the importance of understanding how engineering knowledge acquired in university can be applied in professional practice. She also explained that the knowledge and skills developed throughout university studies remain relevant to working life, whether through direct technical applications or indirectly through problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork and decision-making.
Her sharing provided students with a clearer perspective on the expectations of the engineering industry and the importance of preparing themselves beyond academic achievement. The session encouraged students to appreciate the value of their university experience in developing the technical competencies, professional attitudes and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in their future careers.
The question-and-answer (Q&A) session was particularly engaging, with students actively asking questions and demonstrating keen interest in the challenges, opportunities and career pathways within the engineering profession. The lively interaction reflected the students’ enthusiasm for gaining practical insights from an experienced engineering professional. The session was also briefly joined by a group of visiting scholars from Jiangsu Vocational College of Information Technology (JSIT), China, who happened to be at the faculty.
Overall, “Campus to Career: Preparing Yourself for the Engineering World” provided a meaningful platform for students to connect their academic learning with the realities of professional practice. By learning directly from a successful UNIMAS alumni, students were encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional development and to begin preparing early for the challenges and opportunities that await them in the engineering world. The Faculty of Engineering extends its sincere appreciation to Ir. Juliet Tay Joo Ee for sharing her experiences and insights, the Career and Graduate Employability Section, Centre for Student Development, UNIMAS, for the collaboration, and CoCEUS members for their valuable assistance in organising the programme.
Report prepared by Dr Jethro Henry Adam