Students attending the programme.
Doha: Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Qatar Scientific Club and the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ launched the third edition of the “Future Engineer” programme.
This programme targets high school students with the aim of enhancing their awareness of engineering disciplines and motivating them to explore this vital field.
The programme started yesterday and lasts until July 23, with the participation of 36 male and female students.
During this period, participants will receive wide-ranging information in engineering through specialised workshops and field visits to various departments in Ashghal, as well as hands-on experiences in the laboratories at Qatar Scientific Club.
During the first week, students will receive both practical and theoretical training through a series of visits and experiences, including learning about the daily tasks of each department, including Engineering Services, Information Systems, Quality and Safety, and Building Projects.
This will also include a visit to the Assets Affairs building to explore mechanisms for monitoring drainage and road networks, as well as the use of technology in asset operation and maintenance.
The second week of the programme, held in the laboratories and workshops of the Qatar Scientific Club, includes a series of workshops and practical activities focused on implementing innovative projects aimed at solving specific engineering challenges.
Students will receive interactive training that introduces them to fundamental engineering concepts, while developing their teamwork and creative thinking skills.
They will also be trained on project planning and management principles, as well as presentation, communication and the use of advanced digital manufacturing tools and 3D technologies.
These tools will enable them to create prototypes of their projects, providing practical innovative solutions to real-world challenges in Qatar that were identified by specialised engineers from both parties, with students working to propose suitable solutions.
Head of External Relations at Ashghal Fatima Al-Kubaisi, explained that this program comes as part of the Ashghal’s commitment to strengthening community partnership initiatives.
She emphasised that Ashghal continues to support the “Future Engineer” programmes, believing in its role in empowering students and preparing them for a bright future by providing them with the opportunity to explore engineering work environments and gain firsthand insight into the tasks and fields of engineers.
Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Qatar Scientific Club Fatima Al-Muhannadi, emphasized that the club’s management, through its preparations and arrangements for implementing the 4th edition of the “Future Engineer” program, aims to achieve its core objective: training and empowering participants as future engineers and familiarizing them with various engineering disciplines in line with labor market requirements.
Head of Training and Development at ‘Ashghal’ Ghanem Al-Kaabi, stated: “At the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’, we are committed to supporting and encouraging our students across various academic levels, especially high school students, to help them through choosing engineering disciplines as a future academic path that aligns with the evolving needs of the labour market in the country.”
In this context, Ashghal is launching the 4th edition of the “Future Engineer” program, in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club, with the aim of developing students’ skills and enhancing their scientific and practical abilities.
The program features active participation from several departments within Ashghal, offering outstanding and comprehensive training content that provides students with the opportunity to explore various aspects of engineering in a practical and interactive manner.
Head of Public Relations and Communication at the Qatar Scientific Club Khawla Al-Maadid, expressed her delight with this valuable program and the significant role played by the club in organizing and implementing projects that prepare students to understand what it truly means to be an engineer in terms of responsibility, planning and commitment.”
