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QCDC attends National Career Development Association Conference in California

Published: 08 Jul 2024 - 09:16 am | Last Updated: 08 Jul 2024 - 09:16 am

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, concluded its participation in the annual National Career Development Association (NCDA) conference held in San Diego, California, USA.

Saad Al Kharji, QCDC’s Career Programmes and Services Manager, and Abtesam Yousuf, Career Programmes and Services Lead, represented the Centre at this significant four-day long gathering.

Saad Al Kharji, QCDC’s Career Programmes  and Services Manager, emphasised the importance of the centre’s presence on international platforms, stating, “Engaging with international experts enables us to adopt up-to-date knowledge and exchange global best practices, adapting them locally to enrich our programs and services.”

Al Kharji added, “The exchange of ideas and innovation is more prevalent than ever. Engaging with the global community and making our mark internationally have become crucial to youth empowerment in order to advance sustainable human capital development goals.”

NCDA’s annual conference gathered career development practitioners, facilitators, educators, counsellors, specialists, and a diverse array of career development professionals.

QCDC’s participation in international career development forums aims to enhance collaboration with global partners, adapt specialized knowledge locally, pioneer innovative career development strategies, and highlight Qatar’s progress in cultivating a skilled workforce.