about the event

Welcome to the Next Step Fair! It's a big event for your next big step, where students and universities meet up. This Fair is to bring together universities and students to help them in their admission enrollment for university. During the Fair, you can find out different universities and what they offer. Meet people who can help you with applying. You'll also learn about financial help and what you could do to study in these universities. It's a fun way to explore your options and get ready for your next educational adventure.

Next Step's Goals for This Year

In Collaboration with the United Nations

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Quality Education


Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

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Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

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Climate Action


Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts



Event Date

Event will be held on 22-24 September, 2024

Event Time

10:00AM - 8:00PM

Event location

Event will be held at Sulaimani, Cultural Factory (Kargay Kltury)

Why this Event is needed

You can find out about different universities and what they offer.

Meet people who can help you with applying and get tips from students already there.

You'll also learn about financial help and what you could do after you finish.

NEXT STEP PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES

1. Connecting with universities and colleges.

2. Familiarizing with academic admissions, education, and on-campus life.

3. Exploring future choices and undergraduate student opportunities.

4. Learning about scholarships and discounts.

5. Attending seminars and workshops on various topics.

6. Exploring exchange programs for studying abroad.

7. Discovering internship and volunteer programs.

8. Engaging in activities, games, and tournaments.

9. Receiving personalized guidance for academic path.

10. Exploring opportunities for graduate studies and study abroad programs.

11. Promoting Education, Opportunity, and Environmental Sustainability (EOS).

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Universities and Institutes Attending

Seminar and Panel Discussions

Students’ Learning Environment and the Internationalization of Kurdistan Regional Universities

Seminar

The Role of Public and Private Universities in Enhancing the Quality of Education

Panel

New Departments in Kurdistan Universities and Aligning with Labor Market Demands

Panel

Kurdistan Universities, Balancing the Growing Number of High School Graduates and the Admissions Process

Panel

University Education and Raising a Conscious Generation


Seminar

The State of Higher Education in Iraq (Challenges, Achievements, and Proposed Solutions)

Panel

Zankoline and the Role of High School Graduates’ Grades in Selecting Scientific Departments

Panel

Self-Knowledge and the Role of Parents and Teachers in Student Education

Seminar

Youth Programs and Their Impact on Student Employment

Panel

The Role of Technical and Vocational Institutes in Early Career Opportunities

Panel

The Impact of Environmental Sustainability and Activity on the Future of Young People

Panel

Asiacell’s Role in Driving Digital Transformation


Panel

University Education and the Psychological Preparation of Students

Panel

Agenda

Registration

10:00 - 11:00

Opening of the fair

11:00 - 11:20

University Booth Sessions

12:00 - 08:00

Seminar: Students’ Learning Environment and the Internationalization of Kurdistan Regional Universities

02:00 - 02:30

Panel: The Role of Public and Private Universities in Enhancing the Quality of Education

02:45 - 04:15

Panel: New Departments in Kurdistan Universities and Aligning with Labor Market Demands

04:30 - 05:30

Registration

09:00 - 10:00

Panel: Kurdistan Universities, Balancing the Growing Number of High School Graduates and the Admissions Process

10:00 - 10:45

Seminar: University Education and Raising a Conscious Generation

11:00 - 11:30

Panel: The State of Higher Education in Iraq (Challenges, Achievements, and Proposed Solutions)

11:45 - 12:55

University Booth Sessions

12:00 - 08:00

Panel: Zankoline and the Role of High School Graduates’ Grades in Selecting Scientific Departments

02:00 - 02:45

Seminar: Self-Knowledge and the Role of Parents and Teachers in Student Education

03:00 - 03:30

Panel: Youth Programs and Their Impact on Student Employment

03:45 - 04:35

Registration

10:00 - 11:00

Panel: The Role of Technical and Vocational Institutes in Early Career Opportunities

10:00 - 10:50

Panel: The Impact of Environmental Sustainability and Activity on the Future of Young People

11:00 - 11:50

University Booth Sessions

12:00 - 08:00

Panel: Asiacell’s Role in Driving Digital Transformation

03:00 - 03:30

Panel: University Education and the Psychological Preparation of Students

03:45 - 4:30

The Importance of Signing the Memorandum of Understanding Between American Corner and Job Studio

04:00 - 04:45

Final Announcement of the 2nd Annual Next Step Exhibition

08:00


Partners


Strategic Partner and Organizer


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Exhibitors