As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with private-sector institutions and align educational outcomes with labour-market needs, Al-Mustaqbal University has signed a cooperation agreement with Bawabat Akad Company for Training, Qualification, and the Employment of Iraqi Workforce, with the aim of developing students’ and graduates’ skills, enhancing their professional readiness, and opening new pathways for their effective integration into the labour market.
The agreement focuses on implementing a range of training, academic, and practical programmes, specialized workshops, and joint seminars, contributing to the development of professional, technical, and soft skills among students and graduates. It also aims to equip them with competencies that correspond to evolving labour-market requirements and support their access to appropriate and sustainable career opportunities.
Al-Mustaqbal University was represented at the signing ceremony by Professor Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, in the presence of Dr. Samir Badrawi, Director of the Department of Cultural and International Relations, and Professor Dr. Iman Abdul Aziz, Director of the Qualification, Employment and Follow-up Division.
Bawabat Akad Company was represented by Ms. Janan Adel Makki, Managing Director, in the presence of Mr. Mustafa Jalil, Director of Research and Development, and Mr. Mohammed Saad from the Media Department.
The agreement forms part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s strategy to strengthen communication and cooperation with the labour market and promote greater integration between academic education and the professional sector. It will provide students and graduates with opportunities to gain practical experience and apply their academic knowledge in real-world professional environments.
The partnership also contributes to enhancing graduates’ employability and competitiveness in the labour market by developing their professional, technical, and interpersonal competencies. This supports the creation of more sustainable career pathways and strengthens the University’s role in preparing qualified human resources capable of responding to development priorities and community needs.
The agreement is aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 4: Quality Education, by providing practical and training opportunities that develop students’ and graduates’ skills and connect education with professional requirements.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by enhancing youth employability, developing professional competencies, and preparing students and graduates for decent employment opportunities.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, by supporting practical skills and innovation and connecting academic knowledge with the actual needs of professional sectors.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by establishing an effective partnership between the academic institution and the private sector and coordinating efforts to develop human capital and achieve sustainable developmental impact.
Al-Mustaqbal University emphasizes that its partnerships with private-sector institutions constitute an essential component of its vision for advancing higher education and moving from knowledge-based education towards an integrated model based on knowledge, skills, and practical application. This approach strengthens the competitiveness of its graduates, supports the development of a skills-based economy, and contributes to serving the community and advancing sustainable development.