Doha, August 06 (QNA) - Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), concluded today the eighth and largest edition of its flagship "My Career - My Future" job-shadowing program, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.

The closing ceremony, held at Multaqa, Education City Student Center, was attended by senior government officials, representatives of the program’s national partners, career development stakeholders, participating students and their parents, and senior representatives of the host organizations.

The ceremony featured remarks by HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, and Executive Director of QCDC Saad Abdulla Al-Kharji. It was also attended by HE President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, alongside distinguished representatives of the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and other government entities.

Executive Director of QCDC Saad Abdulla Al-Kharji, commented on the successful conclusion of the program, stating: "This edition delivered the largest reach in the program’s history. Its significance lies in the model it has established: government, education, and industry working together to give young people earlier and more meaningful access to the world of work.

This collective effort solidifies career guidance as a shared national responsibility and creates stronger foundations for the decisions that will shape Qatar’s future talent."

In his remarks during the closing ceremony, HE Al Nuaimi stressed the Ministry's commitment to helping students make informed academic and career decisions.

He said the "My Career - My Future" program supports this objective by connecting classroom learning with direct workplace exposure and broadening students’ understanding of future study and career pathways.

Participating secondary school students received certificates documenting their completion of the training provided during the program, which was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.

The host organizations were also honored in for the professional expertise, guidance, and support they provided throughout the program.

On the sidelines of the closing ceremony, the Center organized a university fair that enabled students to build on their practical experience by exploring higher education options and learning about the close link between the academic majors offered by local universities and the professions they experienced during the program. (QNA)