The Continued and Professional Education Directorate (CPE) at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has partnered with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) to launch an IT Technician program and Emergency Technician program as part of the bureau’s “Mahara” initiative. The program is taking place in the UDST campus, and will aim to equip Qatari Nationals who are interested in technical programs with the necessary skills to join Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa), The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), as well as the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
The technical programs, which will be completed over a period of six months, will encompass a wide range of carefully curated content. Such topics include Cable and Conductor Installation and Removal; Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Systems, Device Configuration and Management, Computer Maintenance and Cloud Computing. The programs are also complemented with communications and interpersonal skills development in addition to practical workshops and on the job training. Finally, all participants will receive a CPE Certificate upon successful completion of the program.
UDST, the national higher education institute of choice for applied technical and vocational education and training, was selected by CGB due to its leadership in the fields of technical and vocational training, especially in the fields of engineering and information technology. The technical programs were designed based on the specific needs of Ashghal, Kahramaa and the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, requiring extensive meetings with technical teams from each entity to reach the final program structure.
Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, was pleased with the launch of the holistic programs, saying “The CPE unit at UDST is committed to ensuring its beneficiaries stay at the leading edge of their industries. We worked diligently with our partner, CGB, on designing programs that will equip talented individuals with relevant and up-to-date technical knowledge. We are confident that our exceptionally tailored programs will provide CGB with technicians that are well versed in the latest advancements in their respective industries”
Adel Yahyaoui, the Senior Development Counsellor at Kahramaa, expressed the importance of offering this program to Qatari professionals, saying, "The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation seeks, through this pioneering program, to support and qualify Qatari youth and raise the rate of job localization by activating technical training, vocational qualification, and direct training between Doha University and the Corporation. The qualifying program that UDST will provide is considered the foundational training that will enable candidates to acquire essential principles and skills necessary to carry out their work in the various targeted departments and sections of Kahramaa.”
Expressing his happiness about collaborating with the University of Doha for Science and Technology in implementing the " Mahara " program, Dr. Badr Al-Humaimi, Head of the Recruitment Department at the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), said, "Ashghal is keen on enhancing the principle of partnership with all state institutions to implement its various programs." He considered the collaboration with the University of Doha for Science and Technology a strategic cooperation that reinforces all the efforts undertaken by the authority for training and development, and to meet the country's needs in this field.
Collaborating with governmental and non-governmental entities is an effective way for CPE to gain a better understanding of the needs of different sectors and industries, and tailor its training programs accordingly. To deliver the upcoming technical programs, CPE was proud to collaborate with CGB, Ashghal, and Kahramaa and provide Qatari Nationals with the skills required to join these essential organizations successfully and contribute to the development of their country.
