Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), signed a cooperation agreement today with Kuder, a leading international provider of internet-based tools for career planning and assessment. The agreement, signed by Mr. Khalid Al-Sulaiteen, Co-Chair of the Steering Committee of QCF, and Mr. Phil Harrington, President of Kuder, will present new opportunities for young Qataris to shape their careers and further Qatar’s progress to a knowledge-based economy.

"We chose to work with Kuder because of its potential and its ability to implement programs related to career planning in Qatar. Kuder is an internationally recognized pioneer in the career development industry, and we at QCF are delighted to sign this agreement. We hope our relationship grows and opens new doors for Qatar’s future,” said Mr. Al-Sulaiteen. 

Kuder’s completely customizable internet-based system combines the user’s interests and skills to develop a personal portfolio that enables them to explore a wide range of career possibilities. The Alliance of Career Resource Professionals (ACRP) standards committee has certified Kuder’s Career Planning System compliance at the Comprehensive (National System) Level.

The new agreement will encompass several components, and  priority will be given to QCF in terms of Kuder program implementation in Qatar and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. 

The first component will include the Career Development Course, designed by Kuder for academic counselors in Qatar. The course will assist counselors when guiding Qatari students to select careers and develop plans for their futures, helping to ensure professional success.  QCF now has exclusive rights to apply and market this course in Qatar and the GCC.   Kuder will also offer the Career Planning Tools Program, which aims to equip Qatari students and graduates with the resources necessary for career planning. 

"Kuder is honoured to have been selected to partner with Qatar Foundation through Qatar Career Fair. We are thrilled to join forces with a world-class organization whose mission so closely aligns with our own. For nearly 75 years, Kuder has been an internationally recognized leader in career assessment, planning, and development. We look forward to delivering cutting-edge tools and resources to youth and adults in Qatar and the MENA region to ensure a future in which they have every opportunity to lead more productive and fulfilling lives,” said Mr. Harrington.

The new partnership with Kuder, helping students and adults in Qatar and the region achieve their educational and career planning goals, will further QF’s mission and vision of building human capacity for the future.