Career Development Center (CDC)

About CDC

The Career Development Center (CDC) was established in 2015. The Career Development Center helps job seekers access the skills and resources necessary to succeed in the workforce, whether you’re just starting college, getting ready to graduate or actively looking for a job, a career development center can be a valuable resource.

CDC aims to engage students and alumni with employers and experiential opportunities that help them reach their professional goals. Furthermore, guide students and alumni as they explore their unique self (interests, values, personality, skills) as well as occupational possibilities. It helps to educate students, alumni on the lifelong nature of career development, and as well as skills and strategies for identifying meaningful employment. Finally, make better use of the web, databases, and other technology to broaden our reach and enhance our services to students and employers.

Mission 

To provide and develop the capacity of university students and alumni through work and activities in such a way as to take into account the changes in the labor market, to prepare a competent graduate to apply theoretical sciences to serve humanity and Kurdistan society.

Core Values

  1. We are committed to educating students and alumni through the use of personalized and innovative services, resources, and technology, empowering them to make successful academic and purposeful career-related decisions to become talented professionals and positive contributors to society.
  2. We want to become the bridge between Alumni, Students and Internship, and Companies.
  3. We are committed to maintaining and fostering partnerships with employers, the academic community, and other university constituents, through providing information, programs, and outreach opportunities.
  4. We value and serve the needs of a diverse community seeking career-related information and experience, and are committed to providing exceptional service in a welcoming, respectful environment.
  5. We recognize the importance of systematic assessment to guide continuous improvement efforts and evidence-based decision-making.
  6. We pursue healthy and productive working relationships with our co-workers through open communication, mutual respect and consideration, and teamwork.
  7. Reaffirms and emphasizes the commitment to provide a comprehensive resource for all students and alumni and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, or disability.

Vision

  1. Facilitate finding jobs for alumni.
  2. We are available to serve our colleagues seeking assistance with career-related issues
  3. We achieve these goals by creating resources and opportunities for emotional-social growth and exploration and through a dedication to our own professional growth and the field of career development.
  4. Acquiring knowledge of self and career options.
  5. Gaining related experience and establishing professional networks.
  6. Reflecting on experiences to shape their next steps.
  7. Commit to ongoing career development and professional growth.
  8. Integrate with academics and partner with industry leaders to help students/alumni develop both professionally and personally.
  9. Graduates will leave polished, competent, competitive, and capable of navigating an ever-evolving world.

Goals

  1. Engage students and alumni with employers and experiential opportunities that help them reach their professional goals.
  2. Guide students and alumni as they explore their unique self (interests, values, personality, skills) as well as occupational possibilities.
  3. Educate students, alumni on the lifelong nature of career development, and as well as skills and strategies for identifying meaningful employment.
  4. Make better use of the web, databases, and other technology to broaden our reach and enhance our services to students and employers

Core Services/ Activities:

  1. Provide internship for students
  2. Providing newsletter to be send via email and via Facebook page to all alumni
  3. Provide workshop for Writing CV, job interview technique and write cover letter, how to search for jobs
  4. Invite professionals to run a training course for Alumni

CDC Services

  1. Conducting an Internship program.
  2. Developing the abilities and skills of students and alumni of university and Institutions through seminars, workshops, and courses.
  3. Building linkages between the labor market and the university through the internship program, conducting research and surveys within the labor market, and presenting the results of the surveys for curriculum development purposes.
  4. Establish relationships with local and international organizations and companies to train and employ university and institution alumni.
  5. Conduct Job Fairs to create direct contacts between students, alumni, and employers to obtain jobs and training.
  6. Conducting a Design Day to showcase students’ abilities and present their projects and innovations to meet the needs of the labor market in collaboration with the department and expert teachers.
  7. Site Visit/Field Trip to introduce students to workplaces and institutions.
  8. Obtain financial grants for business startups through local and international organizations and companies.

Internship Program

The Internship Program is a form of experiential learning that integrates the theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom with practical work experience and professional skill development in a real workplace environment.

The program provides students with valuable opportunities to gain hands-on work experience, develop professional competencies, and build connections with organizations and industry professionals that may contribute to their future careers. It also enables employers to identify, assess, and develop talented students as potential future employees.

At SPU, the Internship Program is designed to prepare students for the labor market by enabling them to apply their academic knowledge and theoretical skills in real-world work environments. Through this experience, students enhance their professional competencies, gain practical experience, and establish valuable professional networks, all of which contribute to improving their future employability and career prospects.

CONTACT

Director: Lecturer Ayoub Kareem Saeed
Address: Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Al Sulaymaniyah – Chwarchra Campus, Zewar street, 44- Career Development Center
Email: cdc@spu.edu.iq
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