QCDC closes workshops on career planning

Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC) has wrapped up the most recent edition of its Ambassadors Programme, which kicked off last October to help preparatory and secondary school students make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. The programme aims to raise awareness among Qatari youth around professional development and equip students with the necessary skills to enable them to optimise their career and specialisation plans, promoting a culture of initiative-taking, creativity and innovation. The months-long workshops focus on positive thinking, communication and life skills, career planning, team work and event management, according to a statement.Shaheen al-Sulaiti, senior operations officer at QCDC, said: “The programme’s vision draws inspiration from QCDC’s motto, ‘Your Future in Your Hands’. It aims to create a motivating and supportive environment for Qatari youth, empowering them to build up their personal capabilities and competencies.“The programme is an effective tool that contributes to the promotion of youth initiatives and embodies a long-term investment in young Qatari leadership that will play an integral role in paving the way for a prosperous future for our country.”A total of 34 students from Omar Bin Al Khattab Preparatory Independent School for Boys, Omar Bin Al Khattab Secondary Independent School for Boys and Khalifa Independent Secondary Schools for Boys participated in this year’s edition of the programme, which featured various activities at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Student Centre in Education City. Additionally, 44 students from Al Bayan Secondary Independent School for Girls, Umm Hakeem Secondary Independent School for Girls, Al Leman Secondary Independent School for Girls, and Ruqaya Preparatory Independent School for Girls also took part in activities that were organised at their institutions.The participating students praised QCDC for the positive impact the programme has had on their career plans. “We came here to attend a workshop on how to accomplish our objectives and plan our future. We have learned about the importance of setting personal goals and following specific steps to achieve those goals,” said Noor Faisal al-Sayegh, a student at Al Bayan Secondary Independent School for Girls.“We are very grateful to QCDC for supporting us to overcome our fears, identify our strengths and determine the most appropriate academic fields that correspond with our personalities,” al-Sayegh added.QCDC is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.