THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF BELGRADE CAREER CENTRE

Belgrade, 12 December 2007 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended today the first anniversary of the Career Centre of the University of Belgrade, held at the Faculty of Law.

Among the present were Professor Dr. Neda Bokan, Vice-Rector of University of Belgrade, Professor Dr. Mirko Vasiljevic, Dean of Faculty of Law, Dejana Lazic, Director of the University Centre for Career Development and Student Counselling Services, Mr. Goran Minic president of the Student Federation of Belgrade, deans, professors and students, as well as members of the business community.

HRH Crown Prince Alexander II in his speech reminded everyone that the Centre was founded with the idea to give advice and guidance to students or graduates seeking employment, to help them find a career that best suits their knowledge, skills, talents, and desires, as well as to connect students to the business community.

“We must invest in educating young people as they are our future, our greatest asset. That is why my Foundation for Culture and Education fully supports this Centre and other such Centres in Serbia”, emphasized the Crown Prince, adding that “investing in knowledge means investing in our future and that it is not an expense”.

He wished the Centre a lot of success, to serve the needs of students so that one day there will be the right people in the right places.

Apart from Crown Prince Alexander, speeches were also delivered by Prof. Dr. Mirko Vasiljevic, Prof. Dr. Neda Bokan, Mrs. Dejana Lazic, and Mr. Gordan Minic.

The students asked the Crown Prince when he expects the Career Centre’s results regarding stronger ties between the academic and the business community, to which the Crown Prince expressed hope that it would happen very soon.

A cocktail was served for all the guests and students, organised by Their Royal HIghnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine.

In the end, the students were photographed with the Royal Couple.