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Daily Archives: February 2, 2026

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Author chalak moussa Categories Mergasor Technical Institute

Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute Meets Head of Forsa Organization in Erbil.

Today2nd Feb 2026, Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute had a productive meeting with Mr Ahmed the CEO of the Forsa Organization in Erbil, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between academic institutions and civil society organizations.

During the meeting, both sides discussed future collaboration opportunities aimed at enhancing students’ workforce skills and ensuring that academic programs are better aligned with labor market needs.
The meeting emphasized the significance of practical training, employability skills, and bridging the gap between education and the job market.

The Dean highlighted that, over the past year,( Fall 2025 Community Connect Virtual Exchange Program) Mergasor Technical Institute students participated in an eight-week training program and were successfully connected with their peers at Texas International Education Consortium ,USA, providing valuable international exposure and learning experiences.

The Forsa Organization, a non-governmental organization, plays a vital role in supporting students and teachers by offering educational, training, and capacity-building services. The organization also focuses on empowering youth and improving access to skills development opportunities related to 21st skills demanded.

Both parties expressed their commitment to continuing dialogue and developing joint initiatives that contribute to student development, workforce readiness, training and sustainable educational outcomes.

Author Pawan mohamed Categories presidency, Uncategorized

Erbil Polytechnic University strengthened the bridge between students and the labor market.

  On Wednesday, 28/1/2026, at the Presidency Office of the University, Prof. Dr. Edrees Muhammad Taher Harki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, with the presence of Asst. Prof. Dr. Hataw Karim Khidr, Director of the University Career Development Center; Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Omer Yasin, Director of International Relations; and Mr. Behzad Hilmi Akreyi, Director of the Rector’s Office, received a delegation from the two companies “Khanzada Khatun” and ’’Americana Restaurants Group’’.

 Americana Restaurants Group was considered one of the largest international companies in the food and restaurant sector, operating in the Middle East and South Africa, and included major restaurant brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, and Krispy Kreme.

 

During the meeting, which was organized through the coordination and initiative of the University Career Development Center, discussions focused on establishing a strong partnership between the university and the private sector. The main objective of the meeting was to provide internship and training opportunities and to benefit from the experiences and programs of those companies for university students, especially students of the tourism and management departments, in order to strengthen the link between the university and the labor market and to familiarize graduates with the real work environment.

During the meeting, views were exchanged regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two sides so that the cooperation would take a formal framework. It was noted that the university presidency consistently placed special importance on such collaborations as part of its strategy and continuously supported and encouraged initiatives that expanded employment prospects for students and aligned their skills with the needs of the labor market.