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<\/a><\/p>\nWithin the framework of the RISE project activities, which aims at internationalization of universities through the International Relations Office, and enhancing employability of university graduates through the Career Development Center (CDC), our university\u2019s team participated in Work Package Three of the project in Spain for five days.
\nThe university’s delegation consisted of: Asst. Prof. Dr. Bakhtiar Aubaid Sharif \u2013 Vice President of Students Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Awder Mohammed Ahmed \u2013 Director of the International Relations Office, Mr. Ayoob Kareem Saeed \u2013 Director of the Career Development Center (CDC), Ms. Shara Salih Ali \u2013 Member of IRO, Ms. Zhana Fidakar Mohammed – member of CDC.
\nThis Work Package was dedicated to aligning academic programs with job market requirements, forming working groups on how to align curricula with employers\u2019 requirements and feedback, building relationships and collaboration between local employers, students, lecturers, the university community, and employers\u2019 feedback mechanism, sharing Alumni Executive Board experience, participating in professional development activities, implementing employability enhancement tools and entrepreneurship in CDCs.
\nThe SPU delegation had active participation in this trip; with an advanced and detailed plan, they were able to gain the most experience and benefit to develop and implement the objectives of the project in a way that directly reflects on employment level, increases employability for graduates, and advances our university.
\nThe RISE Project is another initiative of the International Relations Office of SPU. It is a two-year project coordinated by UNIMED and fully funded by the European Union within the framework of Erasmus+. Seven universities from Kurdistan Region are partners in this project: Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Duhok Polytechnic University, Akre University for Applied Sciences, Erbil Polytechnic University, University of Duhok, University of Garmian, and University of Zakho, with two universities from Europe: International University of Rome (UNINT) in Italy and University of Murcia in Spain.<\/p>\n