FUNAAB COLCOMPS Launches Career Acceleration Programme with Alumni Mentorship, Industry Training
The College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 26, 2025, officially launched the maiden edition of its Career Acceleration Programme (C-CAP), a landmark initiative designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry while preparing students for opportunities in the global tech ecosystem.
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The College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 26, 2025, officially launched the maiden edition of its Career Acceleration Programme (C-CAP), a landmark initiative designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry while preparing students for opportunities in the global tech ecosystem.
Declaring the programme open on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Head of the Department of Animal Production and Health (APH), Prof. Lawrence Egbeyale, commended COLCOMPS and its alumni network, including the C2 Tech Mentors (G-18), for driving capacity-building opportunities for students. He applauded the onboarding of 85 final-year students for the first round of training under the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Certification, describing it as a life-changing opportunity that would give participants a competitive edge in the labour market. He encouraged students to remain committed to the mentorship journey, reiterating the University’s dedication to equipping them with industry-relevant skills.
In her Welcome Address, the Dean of COLCOMPS, Prof. Oluwasefunmi Arogundade, described the programme as a milestone in human-capacity development, powered by collaboration between the College and its globally accomplished alumni. She explained that C-CAP would focus on four key objectives:
- Bridging academia and industry.
- Preparing students for career advancement through résumé and interview readiness.
- Mentoring students on real-life tech projects.
- Inspiring students to thrive in the dynamic technology landscape.
Prof. Arogundade urged participants to maximise the mentorship opportunities, noting that it could serve as a defining step in their career paths.
Speaking on behalf of the mentors, the C2 Tech Team expressed gratitude to the College for embracing the partnership. They acknowledged the senior academic staff who nurtured them during their undergraduate years and pledged to give back through training, facilitation of industry certifications, mentor–mentee pairing, and support in securing SIWES placements in leading IT organisations.
The event featured an interactive session between mentors and mentees, setting the tone for a year-long programme of mentorship, training, and career acceleration.
