Sep, 2024
Career Counselors Hub 2024
07:30 am - 1:30 pm Multaqa
Date: September 24-25, 2024
Time: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Venue: Multaqa, Education City
The Career Counselors Hub (CCH) 2024 represents the exceptional collaboration among key entities dedicated to advancing career counseling and development in the State of Qatar. This initiative is a joint effort by Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), U.S. Embassy Doha, and Qatar Foundation Student Life Department. It underscores a profound commitment to the educational and professional well-being of the nation’s students.
Scheduled for September 24-25 at Multaqa, Education City, this year’s gathering aims to empower career counselors and practitioners throughout Qatar, by bringing together influential stakeholders in the field of career guidance and development to create a unique and comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth. Since its inception, the Hub continues to be a leading forum for learning and networking, reflecting its longstanding reputation as a premier learning and networking event for career practitioners.
Day 1, September 24: The event will kick off with opening remarks from the Director of QCDC and representatives of MoEHE, U.S. Embassy Doha, and QF Student Life Department. Following the opening remarks, counselor training sessions and workshops on various topics in both English and Arabic will be conducted from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Concurrently, a networking exhibition from 10:00am to 12:30pm will bring together local universities, government institutions, and educational institutes for networking purposes. Following the exhibition, the training sessions will continue until the day’s conclusion.
Day 2, September 25: Building on the momentum of the first day, the second day will run from 7:30am to 1:30pm, and will be entirely dedicated to in-depth counselor training sessions and workshops in both English and Arabic.
In addition, the networking exhibition will continue from 10:00am to 12:30pm, offering participants further opportunities to build connections and network with exhibitors. A panel discussion on “The Importance of Building Strong Relationships Between School Counselors and University Admissions” will also be held from 12:10pm to 1:10pm, engaging attendees to reflect on the critical role of effective communication and collaboration.
2024 Doha Counselors Day: In collaboration with Education City partner universities, attendees are invited to the 2024 Doha Counselors Day on Thursday, 26 September 2024, from 8:30am to 1:30pm at Multaqa, Education City. The event aims to provide school counselors and administrators in Qatar with a comprehensive understanding of the academic offerings and admissions processes of the universities located within Education City. It will also offer a significant networking opportunity for counselors and university admissions professionals to exchange knowledge, best practices, and insights to support student success.
| Event Itinerary | ||||||
| Day 1: Tuesday, September 24 | ||||||
| Time | Room | Activity | ||||
| 7:30am-8:30am
(60 min) |
Lobby | Registration, Networking and Welcome Coffee | ||||
| 8:30am-9:00am
(30 min) |
Ballrooms 1 and 2 | Brain Buzz: Trivia Challenge for School Counselors
Melissa Deschamps – EducationUSA |
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| 9:00am-9:30am
(30 min) |
Ballrooms 1 and 2 | Opening Remarks | ||||
| 9:30am -9:40am
(5 min) |
Transitioning to the Workshops | |||||
| 9:40am-10:40am
(60 min) |
Room 1
Arabic Crafting an Effective Personal Statement: Key Considerations, Common Pitfalls, and Guidance on AI & Plagiarism Suha Rabah University of Denver |
Room 2
Arabic Standardized Tests: SAT and ACT Dorra Aroussi Princeton Review – Score plus Education
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Room 3
English U.S. Students Visa Omar Kallon U.S. Embassy
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Room 4
English Finding The Perfect Match: Selecting the Ideal University and Major Ms. Samichya Kawle University of California, Santa Cruz
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Room 5
English Options Off the Beaten Path Tereza Reed The Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School
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Room 6
English International Student Services Greta Carlson INTO University Partnerships |
| 10:40am-11:30am
(50 min) |
Networking Exhibition (Ballroom 3) | |||||
| 11:30am-12:20pm
(50 min) |
Lunch, Prayer Break (Ballroom 1 and 2) | |||||
| 12:25pm- 12:30pm
(5 min) |
Transitioning to the Next Workshop | |||||
| 12:30pm-1:30pm
(60 min) |
Room 1
Arabic Effective Planning and Timelines for University Applications from 8th to 12th Grade Eiman Al-Mejali Qatar University |
Room 2
Arabic Confidence in Advising on U.S. Higher Education Topics: Admission Requirements Mariam Lachin Georgetown University in Qatar |
Room 3
English Funding Your U.S. Studies: Key Strategies Brendan Bond University of Rochester, New York state |
Room 4
English Qatar Scholarship Programs: Updates and Insights Thaher Al-Askari MoEHE
|
Room 5
English Crafting an Effective Personal Statement: Key Considerations, Common Pitfalls, and Guidance on AI & Plagiarism Camille Watson Baylor University |
Room 6
English Community Colleges in the USA: Affordable Options and the 2+2 Program Sarah Stackhouse Shoreline Community College |
| 1:35pm | Survey and closing of Day 1 | |||||
| Day 2: Wednesday, September 25 | ||||||
| Time | Room | Title | ||||
| 7:30-8:00 | Lobby | Networking and Welcome Coffee | ||||
| 8:00- 9:00
(60 min)
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Room 1
Arabic Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Birkman Method in Career Guidance and Counseling Aseel Al-Fawzan |
Room 2
Arabic U.S. Students Visa Omar Kallon U.S. Embassy
|
Room 3
English Transforming College Counseling with AI: Unlocking New Possibilities Jacqueline L. Nottingham Academic Bridge Program |
Room 4
English Standardized Tests: SAT and ACT Swetha Viswanath Princeton Review – Score plus Education
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Room 5
English Planning and Timelines for U.S. University Applications Dominica Rollins Case Western Reserve University, Ohio |
Room 6
English International student services and adjusting Sarah Krueger University of Minnesota
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| 9:00-10:00
(60 min) |
Networking Exhibition (Ballroom 3) | |||||
| 10:00 – 10:05 (5 min) | Transitioning to the Next Workship | |||||
| 10:05- 11:05
(60 min) |
Room 1
Arabic Qatar Scholarship Programs: Updates and Insights Aisha Al Muhannadi MoEHE |
Room 2
English Keep Your Amateur Soul, But Plan Like Pro: Career Counseling Programming Tips & Tricks Michael Sarmiento/Izzat Şengel American School of Doha |
Room 3
English Showcasing Accomplishments: Discussing Extracurricular Activities in University Applications Alena Savitskaya Minerva University, San Francisco |
Room 4
Arabic Effective Planning and Timelines for University Applications from 8th to 12th Grade Noora Al Kuwari Qatar University |
Room 5
English Using Holland Codes for College and Career Planning Greg Prohaska / Paige McDonough Kuder Inc. |
Room 6
English Safety, Security, Housing, and Social Life for Students in the U.S. Jasmin Mufarreh University of Arizona
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| 11:05- 12:05
60 min |
Lunch, Prayer Break (Ballroom 1 and 2) | |||||
| 12:05- 12:10
(5 min) |
Transitioning to the Panel Discussion | |||||
| 12:10- 1:10
(60 min) |
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Building Strong Relationships Between School Counselors and University Admissions
(Ballroom 1&2) |
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| 1:15 | Survey and closing of Day 2 | |||||
