Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), has completed the first session in its ‘Career Development Workshop Series’ to help young Qataris acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to plan for a successful career.
The two-day workshop,‘Discover Your Dream Career’ workshop, provided participants with hands-on experience to help them understand and navigate the career development process which includes the selection of a career path, compatible with their skills, interests, values and personality type.
During the workshop, participants took career assessment tests and participated in a variety of career exploration and construction activities, enabling them to develop an action plan that will assist them in implementing and enriching their chosen careers.
Abdullah Ahmed al-Mansoori, director, QCF said: “ QCF has always been working towards providing education, training and development opportunities for students to enhance their abilities, bolster their talents and empower them to overcome national development challenges. This series was inspired by this framework to empower Qatari youth by facilitating their entry into various sectors of the local labour market.
“We are committed, through this series, to providing the necessary knowledge and expertise to enable young Qataris to select their chosen career paths. During the workshop, participants learned about potential professions that may fit their abilities and skills.”
The workshop featured quizzes and presentations to help participants choose the right professional field, including an introduction into the concept of career planning, as well as helping them identify and align their most valuable qualities to achieve their professional aspirations and dreams.
Participants were given an orientation to career planning model, which starts with a personal assessment of skills and interests to help determine whether their current employment goals are appropriate, whilst encouraging them to map out other career options.
The workshops were designed to facilitate the acquisition of progressive types of career management skills. These include basic career exploration and preparation skills, information technology-based career development skills, and career planning skills for mid-career change, career break, further education and career laddering.