Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of the Qatar Foundation, recently held a validation session expanding on the outcomes and issues addressed during the Qatar Career Forum 2015.
The report explored growth avenues and opportunities to support career guidance, foster a harmonious environment in matching education to labour market demand, and contribute to shaping local leaders and professionals that are capable of achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Drawing on the participants’ diverse expertise and backgrounds, the focus groups included: Career Guidance Decision Makers, Policy makers and Researchers Group; Qatari Parents and Youth Group; Career Guidance Practitioners Group and Career Guidance Knowledge Exchange Group.
The validation session centred on the various viewpoints and issues presented by four focus groups formed during the Forum. A comprehensive report was then compiled containing outcomes and recommendations based on the discussion of these groups.
The Forum validation session resulted in a definitive action plan, building on the outcomes and recommendations that were agreed upon by the groups. It will now be shared with relevant stakeholders for future implementation. This plan is on a holistic vision to put in place policies and processes that elevate the Qatari youth career path and one that reinforces the educational output and competences while tying them into the labour market needs and demands.