Erbil, Kurdistan Region – On May 13, 2025, during the 10th Career Days event at Tishk International University, The Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, in collaboration with the Career Development Centers (CDCs), hosted an important panel discussion titled “Kurdish Panel on the Gap Between Market and Academia.”
The panel featured esteemed experts: Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi, Head of the Board of Trustees at Tishk International University; Prof. Dr. Sirwan Zand, Vice President of Soran University; Ms. Kochar Azad, Director of CDCs at the Ministry of Higher Education; Dr. Awara Bakhtyar, Academic and Business Consultant; and Mr. Dastan Raza Mahmood, Oxfam Country HR Manager and Consultant. The session was moderated by Dr. Mohammad Salih, Head of the IRD Department at Tishk International University.
The Panelists discussed challenges and solutions in aligning academic curricula with the needs of the market in Kurdistan. They emphasized the critical role of career guidance services, practical skill-building, and stronger partnerships between universities, government bodies, and industry stakeholders.
The panel was a highlight of the day, supporting over 300 job vacancies and internship opportunities available to students and graduates, reinforcing practical connections between education and employment.
The Panel took place at the Tishk International University Main Building Reception, this collaborative panel advanced meaningful dialogue on graduate employability and workforce readiness across the region.
