As part of the Tawasul Project, implemented by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Professor Dr. Ahmed Ghanim Wadday, Vice President for Scientific Affairs at Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, inaugurated a consultative focus session dedicated to female graduates and students. The session, titled “Youth Development and Empowerment for Transitioning from Technical Education to the Job Market,” aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills and insights to facilitate their entry into the workforce.
The session was led by Trainer Lara Saleh Abdulhadi, who discussed the development of personal skills for students and graduates, the challenges women encounter in the job market, and the essential role of both soft and technical skills in securing suitable employment opportunities.
Throughout the session, participants engaged in case studies of successful young professionals, analyzing their career trajectories and discussing strategies for professional growth. The discussions also emphasized the importance of integrating more practical and applied learning within university education to better prepare graduates for real-world job demands.
In his remarks, the Vice President for Scientific Affairs highlighted the growing significance of private sector employment, particularly given the high number of public sector employees in Iraq and the decreasing availability of government jobs. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with private sector institutions, facilitating training programs, career development initiatives, and employment opportunities for students and graduates.
The session was attended by Professor Ali Abdulhussein Al-Dhalemi, Director of the Scientific Affairs Department; Assistant Professor Dr. Amir Hussein Mohammed, Head of the Rehabilitation and Employment Division at the University Presidency; and Assistant Lecturer Laith Malik Radi, Head of the Rehabilitation and Employment Unit at the Technical Administrative College in Kufa, along with a group of female students from the college.
