Career Champions

The Career Champions program at the University of Duhok recognizes staff, faculty, and postgraduate students who are dedicated to fostering a strong culture of career readiness across campus. Career Champions play an essential role in supporting students’ professional development by integrating career awareness into their daily interactions, teaching, and advising activities.

Career Champions are advocates for student success and help extend the impact of the CDC throughout the university’s colleges, departments, and units.

What Career Champions Do

Career Champions are equipped to:

• Hold meaningful and supportive career conversations with students
  
• Share updated career resources, tools, and strategies
  
• Encourage students to engage with CDC programs, workshops, and training
  
• Build a campus-wide network committed to enhancing employability and career readiness
  

By becoming a Career Champion, members contribute to a collaborative community focused on preparing students for successful futures.

Training – Spring 2026

The next Career Champion training will take place in Spring 2026.
Please check back in January 2026 for the exact training date and registration details.

Career Champion Requirements

To participate in the University of Duhok Career Champion training, individuals must:

• Be a university staff member, faculty member, or postgraduate student
  
• Attend and complete the mandatory Career Champion training session
  
• Commit to promoting career awareness and integrating career development tools into student interactions throughout the academic year
  

Testimonials

Feedback from past Career Champion participants has been overwhelmingly positive:

• “This was a very helpful and informative training — an excellent use of time.”
  
• “I learned about many new resources and appreciated the collaborative environment.”
  
• “The training content was relevant to different academic disciplines and student needs.”
  
• “I feel more prepared to guide students and share resources effectively.”
  
• “The interactive activities and group discussions helped strengthen my understanding.”
  

Participants consistently noted increased confidence and enthusiasm in supporting students’ career development.

Contact Us

For questions about the Career Champions program, please contact the Career Development Center:

📞 +964 750 486 7875
📧 [email protected]