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Qatar Tribune
23-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QCDC exhibits national expertise at NCDA Global Career Conference in US
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), participated in the prestigious National Career Development Association (NCDA) 2025 Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, USA, reinforcing Qatar's growing influence as a regional leader in career guidance and youth empowerment. Representing the centre was Mohammed A. AlYafei, head of Career Programmes and Services, who delivered a presentation highlighting QCDC's pioneering efforts to promote experiential learning through job-shadowing and hands-on training programmes. Among the initiatives featured were 'Little Employee,' 'Career Village,' and 'My Career – My Future'—innovative programmes designed to immerse students in real-world work environments and bridge the gap between academic learning and career readiness. AlYafei also outlined QCDC's integral national role in building Qatar's career development ecosystem, stressing the centre's commitment to aligning key stakeholders across the education, labour, and policy sectors to develop a unified, future-ready framework for career guidance. The NCDA Global Conference is a leading international platform for exchanging best practices and innovations in the field of career development. QCDC's participation reflects the centre's broader strategy to foster knowledge-based development and promote lifelong learning in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. By advancing human capital development and empowering youth to navigate a dynamic labour market, QCDC directly supports the national goal of achieving a diversified and sustainable economy. 'Participating in international forums like NCDA enables us to exchange insights, build strategic partnerships, and position Qatar as a hub for forward-thinking career development,' said AlYafei. 'By sharing our programmes and vision, we contribute to the global dialogue on preparing youth for tomorrow's world of work.' QCDC's presence at NCDA 2025 forms part of its ongoing international engagement strategy, aimed at capacity building, innovation, and reinforcing Qatar's leadership in sustainable human development.
Qatar Tribune
10-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QCDC celebrates youth empowerment at ‘My Career – My Future' closing ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), marked the conclusion of the seventh edition of its flagship job shadowing initiative, 'My Career – My Future', with a celebratory closing ceremony at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The ceremony brought together senior leaders from QF headed by Yousif A Al Naama, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QF, alongside representatives from QCDC and 25 partner organizations, who came together to honour the achievements of over 250 high school participants. Over the course of five days, participants were immersed in real-world work environments across a diverse range of sectors, including Medicine, Aviation, Judiciary, Tourism, Engineering, and more. The programme provides high school students with the opportunity to shadow professionals across dynamic industries, helping them explore their interests, develop key skills, and align their academic ambitions with meaningful future career paths. 'This initiative reflects our deep belief in the impact of early career exposure and practical experience in shaping informed, confident, and adaptable youth,' said Saad Abdulla Al Kharji, Executive Director of QCDC. 'We are proud to see this program continue to grow, thanks to the steadfast support of Qatar Foundation and the collaboration of our esteemed partners. Together, we are nurturing a generation empowered to actively contribute to Qatar's sustainable development, in alignment with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and QF's overarching mission to unlock human potential.' Aligned with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, the program plays a key role in building a knowledge-based society by preparing youth for meaningful engagement in the labour market. Participating entities ranged from Hamad Medical Corporation and Al Jazeera Media Network to Qatar Airways, North Oil Company, Ooredoo Qatar, Snoonu Trading and Services, Qatar TV, Qatar Olympic Committee, and the Investment and Trade Court, and various other leading institutions in the public and private sectors. Diverse sectors contributed to the learning experience, allowing participants to understand workplace dynamics and gain practical insight into careers aligned with Qatar's strategic priorities.
Qatar Tribune
06-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
‘My Career – My Future' programme commences
Organised by the Qatar Foundation (QF)-founded, Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), the 7th edition of the 'My Career – My Future' programme kick started on Sunday, with the participation of more than 250 high school students from schools across Qatar to experience job-shadowing placements in 25 public and private sector entities. Held at Multaqa (Education City Student Center), the opening event saw high school students and participating entity representatives briefed on the program's agenda and activities, receiving a detailed explanation about the immersive career exploration experience. (QNA) page 3
Qatar Tribune
06-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
‘My Career – My Future' programme kicks off
QNA Doha Organised by the Qatar Foundation-founded (QF) Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), the 7th edition of the 'My Career – My Future' programme kicked off on Sunday with the participation of more than 250 high school students from schools across Qatar to experience job-shadowing placements in 25 public and private sector entities. Held at Multaqa (Education City Student Centre), the opening event saw high school students and participating entity representatives briefed on the programme's agenda and activities, receiving a detailed explanation about the immersive career exploration experience. During his opening speech, Executive Director of QCDC Saad Abdulla Al Kharji said that since its launch seven years ago, the programme has been successful and flourishing year by year, just as the youth's ambitions are blossoming and hopes for their future are growing. Al Kharji added that through this event, a window to the future is opened for the youth to see their career aspirations manifested on the ground. A single week is enough to open their eyes to the realities of the workplace and instil confidence in them, he said, adding that the impact of previous editions was evident in students' eyes upon their return from their training sites, coming out of those experiences more mature and with clearer visions. 'We at QCDC believe that true investment is in people and strive to empower the youth to choose their own paths after providing them with the tools and experiences that support sound decision-making,' he added. The programme aims to provide high school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 with the opportunity to experience real professional environments and interact directly with experienced professionals, which helps to raise students' awareness of the nature of various professions and supports them in making well-informed academic and career decisions aligned with their aspirations and abilities. Over the coming days, students will undergo an immersive career exploration experience through structured job shadowing placements across a wide range of national sectors. These include medicine, aviation, media and communications, telecommunications, business, financial services, judiciary, tourism, sport management, engineering, technology, humanitarian and social work, among other fields linked to Qatar's sustainable development.
Qatar Tribune
28-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Registration opens for ‘My Career – My Future 2025' programme
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has officially opened registration for the 7th edition of its 'My Career – My Future' job shadowing programme, set to take place from 6–10 July 2025. Designed for high school students across Qatar, the program offers an immersive career exploration experience through structured job shadowing placements across a wide range of national sectors. These include Medicine, Aviation, Media and Communications, Telecommunications, Business, Financial Services, Judiciary, Tourism, Sport Management, Engineering, Technology, Humanitarian and Social Work, among others. Since its launch, 'My Career – My Future' has successfully trained more than 500 students, delivering over 12 thousand cumulative training hours across six editions. The program is part of a diverse and comprehensive package of interactive career exploration initiatives offered by QCDC throughout the year. These programs aim to equip students with essential experiences and skills, enabling them to engage in practical activities that help them identify the most suitable academic and career paths and make informed decisions about their future. The most recent of these initiatives was the 'Career Village', the latest edition of which was organized by QCDC last May. While the 'Career Village' serves as a gateway to the world of career exploration, 'My Career – My Future' builds upon it by taking additional steps to create a deeper impact on students' career awareness. As a natural next step in QCDC's career guidance ecosystem, 'My Career – My Future' bridges the gap between classroom learning and the realities of the workplace. It empowers students to make informed academic and career decisions through firsthand exposure to real work environments, allowing them to engage directly with professionals in their fields of interest. At the same time, participating organizations gain the opportunity to inspire and connect with promising youth, playing a tangible role in shaping the future national workforce. The weeklong program will also feature interactive career workshops, a university fair, and valuable networking opportunities with professionals across sectors, culminating in a closing ceremony celebrating student achievements and the impact of participating institutions. Seats are limited in each sector, and placements are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are strongly encouraged to register early to secure a spot in their preferred career field and avoid missing out on this transformative opportunity. To register or learn more, visit: or scan the QR code.
