Simultaneously with the visit of the Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Science, the Student Business Ecosystem Office and the Mehrad Cultural, Artistic, and Skill Training Center at Shiraz University were established.
According to the Public Relations Office of Shiraz University, the opening ceremony for the Student Business Ecosystem Office and the Mehrad Cultural, Artistic, and Skill Training Center was held on the morning of Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with the presence of the Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs and his accompanying delegation.
"Every Student a Skill" The Motto of Shiraz University's Student Business Ecosystem
Dr. Hamed Taghavi, the Deputy for Cultural and Social Affairs at Shiraz University, stated that the Student Business Ecosystem was launched with the motto "Every Student a Skill." He explained that this ecosystem aims to network educational, research, and cultural capacities within the university and with organizations responsible for education and production outside the university, focusing on specialized and skill-based education for students. It also seeks to provide a platform for the production and marketing of student products and services, foster the formation of innovative and technology-driven clusters, and guide these clusters towards establishing knowledge-based companies.
He mentioned other objectives for establishing the student business ecosystem, including creating enthusiasm and vitality among students, reducing social harms caused by unemployment, increasing self-efficacy and confidence, enhancing creativity, nurturing and flourishing production ideas, and creating opportunities for attracting investors.
Dr. Taghavi highlighted the skills that will be taught in the initial phase of the Student Business Ecosystem Office and Mehrad Center, including workshops on pottery and ceramics, jewelry making, carpet weaving and sewing, as well as visual arts workshops such as painting, calligraphy, and graphic design.
He also noted that the cultural, artistic, and skill training programs at the Mehrad Center and the student ecosystem are not limited to specific times and will be held throughout the year for students at all levels.
