Second QLC Young Leaders Summer Camp 2025 concludes
Doha
The Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has concluded the second edition of its 'Young Leaders – Summer Camp 2025' programme, held in collaboration with the American University of Beirut (AUB).
This initiative forms part of the Centre's broader efforts to empower high school students in Qatar by equipping them with leadership skills and knowledge to support their future ambitions.
The 15-day programme brought together 60 male and female students from various public and private schools across the country. Participants were selected through a competitive three-stage admission process involving online applications, assessments, and personal interviews, ensuring the selection of a highly capable group for a distinctive educational experience.
The programme featured a range of interactive workshops, training sessions, and group activities designed to foster leadership qualities, a spirit of community service, and personal financial management, all within a dynamic learning environment focused on experiential education and hands-on engagement.
Among the highlights were open discussion sessions with Qatar Leadership Centre alumni, who shared personal experiences and leadership journeys. These exchanges offered students valuable real-life insights and opportunities to ask questions, helping to broaden their understanding of leadership and its societal impact.
Students also benefited from exposure to a select group of expert trainers, facilitators, and motivational speakers, enhancing both their theoretical and practical grasp of effective leadership.
The programme concluded with a final presentation of student-led projects to a panel of experts. The innovative ideas showcased reflected the knowledge and skills the participants had acquired, as well as their growing maturity and understanding of future leadership responsibilities.
This initiative is part of QLC's mission to cultivate a generation of capable young leaders and to offer high-quality educational platforms that align with Qatar National Vision 2030, through capacity building and the promotion of a culture of innovation and
initiative.
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