Introduction:

In different societies, the communal interest in academic programs of higher education institutions and to what extent they meet the needs of the labor market and development needs have increased in the new millennium. Therefore, these various institutions are serious in establishing specific standards and mechanisms for their programs through getting internationally recognized accreditation, in order to reach high levels of quality, especially with the increasing awareness of education as a cornerstone in building a knowledge-based economy. This places full responsibility on the higher education institutions in achieving harmony between the needs of the labor market and development plans. Seeking for the participation of the private and public sectors in showing their experiences on the use of the outputs of academic programs in order to exchange experiences and integration of efforts, the university organizes this workshop.

Workshop Bulletins:

• Brochure 1.
• Brochure 2.

Location and Date:

• Date:
Tuesday–Wednesday , 25-26/11/ 1431 AH, Corresponding 2-3/11/2010 8:00 AM.
• Location:
Building 17 - Fourth floor - Dir'iya Hall
Women: Girls Campus at Alishah - Hall of Khadija Bint Khwailed

Objectives of the workshop:

• Helping in determining the desired graduate qualification
• Helping in developing academic programs to meet the needs of the job market.
• Reviewing the latest developments in the process of academic programs planning to keep pace with labor market needs and development requirements.
• Exchanging experiences with the public and private sectors.
• Taking into consideration the rapid variables in the work social, economic and technical environment, and its impact on University plans and programs.
• Achieving Community Partnership to contribute to the development of human resources development process.
• Propagating the culture of academic program dissemination to stakeholders

Workshop Topics:

• The specific skills required for the recruitment of university graduates to meet the needs of the labor market.
• Challenges facing the employment of university graduates.
• The number and quality of jobs required for the job market.
• The challenges that hinder the development of study plans and programs in meeting the needs of the labor market, and means to overcome them.

Target groups:

• University Vice Presidents, the Deans and vice deans of colleges, and academic departments, chairpersons.
• Faculty.
• Recruitment officials in both public and private sectors.
• Male and female students.

Participating Bodies:

• The Ministry of Labour.
• The Ministry of Economy and Planning.
• The Ministry of Education.
• The Ministry of Civil Service.
• The Vice President for Educational and Academic Affairs, (Department of Study plans and Academic programs).
• Colleges and Deanships.
• National Center for standardization and Assessment.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh.
• Industrial Development Fund.
• Some of Stakeholders (ARAMCO, and SABIC, and telecommunications companies, and metals company, and banks).
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
• Department of Health Affairs in the National Guard.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• The Food and Drug Corporation.
• University Alumni Association.