Career counsellors upskill 200 guidance professionals
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), concluded ‘Career Counselors Hub 2026,’ held on September 1–2 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), US Embassy Doha, and Qatar Foundation Higher Education, with the participation of more than 200 academic and career guidance professionals from schools, educational…
Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC) wrapped up its 'Career Counselors Hub 2026' on September 1-2 in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), US Embassy Doha, and Qatar Foundation Higher Education. Over 200 academic and career guidance professionals from across Qatar attended the event.
The two-day program comprised 15 training sessions, workshops, and discussions in both Arabic and English. These sessions aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to better guide students navigating diverse academic paths, evolving skills demands, and the rapidly changing job market.
QCDC Executive Director Saad Abdulla Al-Kharji emphasized that the development of a career counselor impacts every student they support, making this investment in practitioners an investment in the quality of decisions young people make about their education and careers.
During the event, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Maha Zayed Qaqaa Alruwaili of MoEHE stressed that the quality of academic and career guidance depends on the quality of counselor preparation and continuous development. She highlighted the Ministry's commitment to supporting counselor professional growth as they play a vital role in preparing students for higher education and the workforce.
QF President Dr. Francisco Marmolejo stressed that empowering career counselors enables 'enablers of dreams' to help students identify their potential, navigate a shifting world, and confidently chart their own paths.
The Hub covered topics such as university admissions, scholarship opportunities, labor-market skills, international study options, artificial intelligence in guidance, career readiness, and professional development. Participants interacted with specialists from the education sector, government bodies, career development organizations, and international institutions, translating the gained insights into more effective student guidance.
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