Government Media and Communication Division / Al-Najaf Technical Institute
Reaffirming its active role in developing technical education outcomes and meeting labor market needs, the Dean of Al-Najaf Polytechnic College, Prof. Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali, headed the college delegation participating in the specialized workshop “Developing Action Plans for Integrating Green and Digital Skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET3)”, accompanied by the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Salah Mahdi Saleh Al-Adali.
The workshop was organized and sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in cooperation with the European Union and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), from 9 to 11 August 2026 in Baghdad.
The workshop, held as part of the third phase of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Development Project under the theme “Green and Digital Technical and Vocational Education and Training to Enhance Employment Opportunities in Iraq,” aimed to formulate practical and effective action plans for integrating the requirements of the green transition and modern digital skills into technical curricula and educational programs. This would contribute to enhancing the competencies of academic graduates and increasing their employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
The workshop featured a comprehensive analytical presentation delivered by UNESCO expert Mr. Ghassan Al-Saffar, addressing “Key Concepts and Indicators of the Iraqi Labor Market.” The presentation examined mechanisms for linking strategic plans with current developments and the actual requirements of sustainable development.
The event witnessed broad participation from the leadership of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, including the Dean of Al-Najaf Polytechnic College, Prof. Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali; the Dean of Al-Kufa Polytechnic College, Prof. Dr. Atheer Kadhim Abadi; the Assistant Dean for Scientific and Student Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Iyad Muslim Hamza; and the Director of the Department of Studies and Planning at the University Presidency, Assistant Professor Dr. Haider Aziz Al-Shibli. This participation reflects the spirit of integration and the shared commitment between the college and the university presidency to advancing the quality of technical and vocational education and developing its institutions.
As part of the activities held during the workshop, the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali, presented the college’s comprehensive action plan and strategic roadmap for the coming years with exceptional precision and care. He outlined mechanisms for curricular modernization, expanding digital implementation, and adopting energy and environmental sustainability concepts in educational laboratories and workshops.
In a statement on the sidelines of his participation in the workshop, the Dean of the College emphasized:
“Our participation in this specialized workshop is in line with the modern orientations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and its international partners in promoting the concepts of the green economy and digital transformation. We have worked diligently to prepare an integrated and carefully designed plan for the coming years aimed at reshaping the educational and training environment at Al-Najaf Polytechnic College, ensuring that our students acquire the digital and green skills most in demand in the labor market, and enabling our graduates to make an effective contribution to building sustainable economic and investment development in Iraq.”
This participation confirms the academic leadership of Al-Najaf Polytechnic College and Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University in adopting national and international initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of technical education and providing promising future opportunities for the youth of Iraq.