The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Ismail Industries Limited (IIL) signed an MoU on Tuesday, April 09, 2024, to strengthen academia-industry linkages. The signatories were Ms. Juveria Baig, HoD Internship and Placement, IoBM, and Mr. Arif Hussain Nomani, Group Sr. General Manager HR & Admin, Ismail Industries Limited.
As per this collaboration, IoBM will serve as a talent sourcing institution for IIL for summer internships, MTO programs, and campus Ambassador Programs. Moreover, IIL will remain a Platinum Sponsor for IoBM's Career Fair from 2025 to 2027 and will conduct Capacity Development initiatives (Surveys and Projects) for Capstone and Final Year Projects covering various areas of expertise. Furthermore, Ismail Industries Limited will support innovation by supporting IoBM's Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Centre (SSKIC) through pre-vetting, mentorship, and funding for new cohorts. IIL will also decide to set up a vibrant space for students, built around the theme of sustainability, recycling, and upcycling.
Present on the occasion were: Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, Rector IoBM; Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Dean CCSIS; Dr. Muhammad Kashif, Dean CBM; Mr. Abdul Khaliq, Assistant Manager, Internship and Placement; Mr. Raza Abbas, HoD SSKIC; Syed Faraz Ali, Manager, ORIC; Ms. Rabiya Sabri, HoD Academics, and Ms. Ghazala Rizwan, Internship Officer.