Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched its first Winter Career Camp at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) with 30 preparatory school students.
The one-week programme runs until January 29. Designed to engage Qatari preparatory school students, the camp is providing participants with a range of practical skills and tools to help them choose the academic path that best suits their interests and
capabilities.
Through this event, the Qatar Career Fair supports QF’s mission of providing world-class education, work experience, and career opportunities to help the nation’s drive towards creating a knowledge-based economy.
The camp also features a variety of stimulating career-oriented workshops that have been tailored to inspire a strong career culture and help students discover their skills and talents early on.
The camp also provides students with a great experience through which they are able to acquire multiple skills in a fun, entertaining and interactive way. They are also visiting different local companies to gain first hand insight into their operations and work culture and help them think about specific careers after
academic life.
Maryah al-Dafa, acting director of communications, Qatar Foundation, said that numerous opportunities and tools are available for the present generation to achieve success for themselves and their
country.
“Success only comes before work in the dictionary, but the reality is very different. Success can only be achieved by working hard and persevering through all challenges,” she said.
Abdulla al-Mansoori, director, Qatar Career Fair, said: “Our programmes and initiatives aim to provide the Qatari youth with multiple career development skills, as well as instil in participants a strong career ethic. This will help them face the challenges of the competitive Qatar labour market.
“The primary aim of the workshops is to hone talents and develop personal skills. Also, the students will be directly exposed to different types of work environments through various site visits, ultimately providing them a clearer vision of their future career path.”
Every student that successfully completes the programme, will be awarded with a participation
certificate.
Students seen during an outdoor activity at the camp.
