DOHA: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), held its second board meeting to chart strategic directions for integrating career guidance and development on a national scale.
The meeting provided a platform for board members to review ongoing initiatives and future plans that align with Qatar’s vision of cultivating a skilled and adaptable workforce. The board examined the progress and achievements of QCDC’s programmes and services.
They deliberated on new strategies to embed career guidance within the national development framework, focusing on aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs, enhancing career awareness, and boosting the employability of Qatari youth.
Saad Abdulla Al Kharji, Acting Director of QCDC, emphasised the importance of leveraging modern technologies to deliver specialised career guidance services effectively. He also highlighted the need to strengthen collaboration with educational institutions, government bodies, and private sector organisations to create an integrated system that supports lifelong learning and career development.
QCDC’s Board of Directors comprises six entities from both the public and private sectors, with three co-chairs: the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by Minister H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater; the Ministry of Labour, represented by Minister H E Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin H E Samikh Al Marri; and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, represented by President Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa.
Al Kharji expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support from the board members and co-chairs, stating, “On behalf of QCDC, I extend my heartfelt thanks to our esteemed board members for their continuous support and strategic guidance in career development. Through the synergy achieved via our strategic partnerships and the dedication of our board, we aim to redouble our efforts to build a comprehensive national career development ecosystem that empowers our youth to make informed career decisions and contributes to Qatar’s sustainable development.”
