Lahore, March 30, 2023 (PPI-OT): Business Incubation Center (BIC) under the umbrella of ORIC along with SSBC organized an awareness seminar titled “Entrepreneurship as a Viable Career Option” in collaboration with BIC Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) for Students, Faculty, and Staff members of VU and LCWU. Ms. Noreen Zahra – Assistant Professor VU, Ms. Sarah Khan Ali – Director GTAP Global, and Mr. Zubair Anwar – Global Quality Leader, Trainer and Mentor guided the students and staff members to understand the roadmap of success in entrepreneurship and how to deal with the unique challenges that occur in starting a new business.
Dr. Faisal Tehseen Shah, Director ORIC VUP emphasized the importance of Startups and their role in the digital economy. He told that Youth is the backbone of our country and the energies of youth should be utilized in positive activities through entrepreneurship. Dr. Aqsa, Director ORIC LCWU delivered a closing speech at the event. She appreciated the efforts of the team of ORIC department of Virtual University of Pakistan for making this event a huge success. A stall of E-Vehicles by Metro Group was set up at LCWU by the support of ORIC Department VUP to provide an opportunity to participants including students and staff of both institutions to have test drive of Electric Bikes. Participants got the opportunity to have the test drives of the electric bikes at the event and loved experiencing the test drives.
In a meeting with Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza Vice Chancellor, Lahore College for Women University, she appreciated the efforts of ORIC Department of Virtual University of Pakistan for organizing such a valuable event in collaboration with LCWU. Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza also highlighted that it is of critical importance to guide students to launch their startups and not only earn for their households but also contribute to the national economy.
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M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
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