Career Counseling Program to guide local youth on professional direction
Doha, Qatar: The Social Development Center (SDC), member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, will participate alongside 140 public and private sector organizations in the sixth edition of the Qatar Career Fair (QCF), to be held at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) from April 1st - 6th, 2013.
Over the course of the event, SDC will be offering training opportunities, expert career counsel and information on the Center's professional development programs to visitors. Counselors at the Social Development Center will also offer candidates an overview of its various career-progression and entrepreneurship initiatives that include First Step program, TANMIYA, the Beauty Academy, and Rasameel business funding program.
"It is very exciting to be a part of one of Qatar's largest professional events and supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 that aims to build a knowledge-based society. The SDC pavilion at QCF will showcase our innovative Career Counseling Program that enables students and young professionals to determine their career paths, based on their personal skill-sets and interests. Through a platform such as QCF we aim to reach a wider audience, ensuring that more and more high-caliber professionals receive valuable career advice," said Manar Al-Dossari, Communication Manager, SDC.
Expecting over 40,000 visitors, QCF 2013 is designed to support the economic, social, and human development objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030, by providing individuals the opportunity to explore different career paths. This year, QCF is organized by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, Qatar Petroleum, Amiri Diwan, Qatar University, and the Ministry of Labor.
For more information on SDC's community development initiatives, please visit www.sdc.org.qa/.
About SDC:
The Social Development Center (SDC) was established in 1996, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.
A non-profit, social and development organization, the center is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. On an international level, SDC holds membership in the Arab NGO Network, World Family Organization, and the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
For further information on SDC, please contact:
Lara Mneimneh
Junior Account Executive,
H+K Strategies
Phone: +974 66 737 850
Email: lara.mneimneh@hkstrategies.com
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