Qualification and Employment Division

Mission Statement:
To empower graduating students and alumni of Middle Euphrates Technical University by enhancing their academic, practical, and life skills for competitive employment in public/private sectors locally and internationally, while advocating private sector engagement to alleviate public sector strain.

Objectives of the Qualification, Employment, and Follow-up Division:

1. Guidance and Counseling:
   To direct and advise students and graduates on the significance of their diverse academic specializations for which they were admitted.
2. Curriculum Development Studies:
   To conduct academic studies on curricula, contributing to their development and ensuring alignment with labor market needs.
3. Global Knowledge Advancement:
   To engage with global scientific and cognitive advancements.
4. Awareness of the Division’s Role:
   To educate participants on the importance of the Qualification, Employment, and Follow-up Division.
5. Trainee Impact Awareness:
   To inform stakeholders about the influence and contribution of student trainees on institutional reputation and productivity.
6. Industry Networking:
   To establish communication channels with government and private sector institutions, building bridges between graduates (across disciplines) and the job market.
7. Training Programs and Workshops:
   To design and implement training programs and workshops for students and graduates of Middle Euphrates Technical University, tailored to labor market demands.
8. Labor Market Analysis:
   To collaborate with academic departments/units within the university to produce reports outlining job market trends for each specialization in both public and private sectors.
9. Post-Employment Follow-up:
   To monitor students after their employment in public/private sector institutions and evaluate the utilization of their specializations.

Strategy of the Qualification, Employment, and Follow-up Division

The division’s strategy aims to prepare students and graduates for the labor market and support them in building successful careers. It encompasses the following key pillars:

1. Professional Qualification & Training

• Conduct workshops on labor market skills (CV writing, job interviews, time management).
• Provide practical training in collaboration with companies and institutions.
• Design tailored vocational programs aligned with student specializations and market needs.

2. Employment Facilitation

• Establish partnerships with firms to create direct job opportunities for graduates.
• Organize regular job fairs to connect graduates with employers.
• Develop an e-portal to advertise vacancies and match them with graduate profiles.

3. Graduate Follow-up & Evaluation

• Track graduate performance in the workforce, analyzing successes and challenges.
• Collect employer feedback to refine qualification programs.
• Offer career counseling services for ongoing professional development.

4. Awareness & Career Guidance

• Deliver advisory sessions on career paths per specialization.
• Host seminars with industry experts to share insights.
• Promote the importance of soft and technical skill development.

5. Entrepreneurship Support

• Encourage student startups through entrepreneurship programs.
• Provide small-business consultations and training.
• Collaborate with funding entities to support graduate ventures.

6. Alumni Networking

• Create a graduate database to strengthen university-alumni ties.
• Organize regular meetups for current students and alumni to exchange experiences.

7. Technology & Digital Transformation

• Leverage technology (mobile apps, e-portals) for efficient service delivery.
• Analyze labor market data to identify high-demand specializations.