Under the patronage of the President of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Professor Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, and under the supervision of the Assistant President for Scientific Affairs, Professor Dr. Ahmed Ghanem Wadai, the University Presidency organized a specialized training course on soft skills and information technology. The course was held at the University Presidency and extended over a period of two weeks, with the participation of a number of officials from the Rehabilitation and Employment Units, the Technology Incubator and Ecosystem Units, Women’s Affairs Units, as well as officials from the University Psychological Counseling Units across the university’s formations.
The course aimed to prepare qualified professional trainers from the university staff who possess the necessary scientific and practical skills to train and guide students and graduates, enabling them to enter the labor market and secure employment opportunities in the private sector. This aligns with the requirements of the modern labor market and contributes to reducing the skills gap between educational outputs and market needs.
During its first week, the course included theoretical and practical modules delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Amir Hussein Mohammed, Ahmed Karim Kazem and Aqeel Razzaq Abbas, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Mahdi, and Assistant Lecturer Munaf Hamza Karim. The lectures focused on the concept of soft skills and their importance in the work environment, the development of effective communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, in addition to enhancing digital skills and information technology competencies that support employability and entrepreneurship. The course also highlighted the role of professional and psychological counseling in guiding students and graduates toward appropriate career paths and building their competitive capacities.
This course was implemented as part of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University’s strategic plans aimed at strengthening the integration between education and the labor market, supporting rehabilitation and employment programs, empowering women, and building the capacities of university staff capable of transferring knowledge and expertise to students and graduates. The course activities were managed by Mr. Ali Al-Dhalmi, Dr. Amir Hussein Mohammed, Head of the Rehabilitation and Employment Division, Assistant Lecturer Ikhlas Razzaq Niham, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division, and Assistant Lecturer Haider Khaniab Hashim.
It is anticipated that the outcomes of this course will contribute to qualifying specialized trainers within the university who are capable of implementing sustainable guidance and training programs, positively reflecting on the readiness of students and graduates and enhancing their integration into the labor market and the private sector, thereby supporting sustainable development goals and economic empowerment.
