Hear from our happy clients: ACDC 2024

Thrilled to be part of the 2nd Arab Career Development Conference! This is an incredible opportunity to connect with brilliant minds in the industry, gain valuable insights, and explore new career horizons. Can’t wait to dive into inspiring discussions, learn about the latest trends, and expand my professional network. Looking forward to three days of knowledge sharing and growth!

What an exhilarating start to the 2nd Arab Career Development Conference! ✨
We are thrilled to have kicked off this remarkable event with a dynamic opening that brought together some of the most influential minds in the field of career development and youth empowerment. The energy and passion in the room were palpable as we gathered to exchange insights, share experiences, and forge new paths for the future of our region.

A heartfelt thank you to H.E. Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Kevin Frey, CEO of Generation Unlimited, Mr. Jeremy Hopkins, UNICEF Representative, and the esteemed Eng. Ahmed Mostafa Kamal, President of the Arab Career Development Association, for their invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing career development across the MENA region and Africa.
Special recognition to our keynote speaker, Dr. Dr. Brian Hutchison (aka Global Career Guy), for his inspiring speech, and to Dr. Marty Apodaca, President of the National Career Development Association (NCDA), for their continuous leadership in shaping the future of career guidance globally.
This opening marks the beginning of an exciting journey where like-minded professionals can connect, collaborate, and create meaningful change for the youth of our region. Together, we are redefining career development and building brighter futures.

مع اختتام فعاليات المؤتمر العربي للتطوير المهني، كرم القائمون على المؤتمر وفد مركز قطر للتطوير المهني تقديراً لدعمه المستمر للمؤتمر على مدار الدورتين السابقتين.

وكان فريقنا قد استعرض جهود المركز في تأسيس منظومة وطنية شاملة للتطوير والتوجيه المهني، في ظل التوجه الوطني والإقليمي لدمج التطوير والتوجيه المهني في الاستراتيجيات الوطنية.

نؤكد دعمنا لكافة الجهود والمبادرات التي تصب في صالح التطوير والإرشاد المهني في المنطقة والعالم.

3 unforgettable days!
LinkedIn is a professional social media platform I know. But these posts are not for any personal Branding purposes. I am really feeling very touched with all the great souls I got to meet during this conference! What an authentic experience and how down to earth and true to themselves those people are! from organizers, to career practitioners and colleagues to the adorable amazing youth who came all the way over from south of Egypt bearing all the difficulties of the road to attend and learn and build their future! What the potential of people like those would look like if they’re doing this from an early age like that!

I’m out of words seriously, feeling happy and heavy that this short dream came to an end but looking forward to the next year conference hopefully we’ll be able to make it and meet these beautiful powerful souls again❤️❤️

I was honored to participate in ACDC2024, with more than 1,000 young people and aspiring professionals from various countries. Valuable workshops, panels, and sessions were held to empower talented youth and pave the way for a prosperous future.

I enjoyed conducting a session on “The Power of Personal Branding,” where I had the opportunity to meet with young startups and guide them in building their own brands.

I want also to shed light on my short TedTalk, sharing the transformative impact of Career Development on my journey from Civil Engineering and Sales to Communications and PR.

I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Ahmed Mostafa Kamal my mentor since 2006 and the president of the Arab Career Development Association, for this invaluable opportunity.

Today is the last day of the Second Arab Conference on Career Development in Alexandria 🇪🇬, which concluded with valuable sessions and important discussions on advancing careers through the private sector and youth employment. It also featured a comprehensive analysis of professional development, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by young people.

As the weather in the Netherlands missed the memo about the summer, we sure did not miss our invite to be a part of the second Arab Career Development Conference in sunny Alexandria this year!

After being a part of the very first career development conference in the Arab states last February, we are thrilled to be back with all the inspiring and devoted people in the space. This year the conference kicked off with a Career Week Program that brought together over 170 participants from the Arab world, and offered the opportunity for young people to work together with career experts to uncover their career potential, and explore the world of work. They had the chance to learn more from established professionals, such as Ahmed Mostafa Kamal Muath Bin Hussain, Dr. Brian Hutchison, and Marty Apodaca

This week, the conference continues with insights and learnings from different experts in the field of career development and guidance from the Arab world and beyond. The conference is organized by GROWAT in partnership with several organizations, such as UNICEF, Ministry of Youth & Sports of Egypt, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, The Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt, and Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt.

SkillLab is represented by our Mary Ramsis who teamed up with Dr. Brian Hutchison to talk about the long-lasting impact the skill-based approach can have in career development. For all the attendees that would like to hear more about it, their session will happen tomorrow at 10.30 EEST.

We are very glad to be a part of the growing career development space in the Arab states, and see it thrive more and more!

The Egycopt Foundation had the pleasure of participating in the second edition of the Arab Career Development Conference (ACDC) in Alexandria.

The event was held under the auspices of UNICEF, the Ministry of Youth & Sports of Egypt, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt, with support from multiple national and international organizations.

During the conference, highly relevant topics were discussed, amongst which empowering career paths in the AI-Driven digital era and career resilience in times of crisis.

Egycopt’s team was honored to present the organization’s initiatives and activities to an audience of 1,200 youth and distinguished figures from the Middle East and Europe, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to empowering young people with technical and soft skills training to prepare them for the labor market, perfectly aligning with the conference’s objectives.

We extend our sincere gratitude to UNICEF Egypt, Ministry of Youth & Sports of Egypt, and GROWAT for taking the initiative to organize such an impactful event, and to the esteemed lecturers for sharing their knowledge and expertise with us.

Last week, I was living a dream… I had an extraordinary experience, and I think that experience changed me for better or for worse.

It started with the Career Week Program and ended with the Second Arab Career Development Conference.

I was loved, encouraged, nurtured, taught, lifted up, and listened to. I listened, learned, danced, expressed myself, trained, talked, tried new things, and met amazing new people.

I ate a variety of foods (healthy and not so healthy), but all were delicious.

The people were from another planet… kind, beautiful, lovely, friendly, caring, funny, and generous.

I have never, ever experienced life in that way.

I spoke at the conference about mental focus and how to use self-awareness to develop that skill. I loved the audience and how they were “FOCUSING” during my seminar.

I did so many things, but what happened in that hall, stays in that hall. 😂 😉

Thanks to our leader, who is leading the career development in the Arab world Ahmed Mostafa Kamal, CCSP,CMCS, GCDF,CDFI,JCDC,JCTC, MHF

Thanks to my mentor, friend, and partner in crime Dr. Brian Hutchison aka Global Career Guy ~ PhD, LPC, CCCE.

Thanks to all of those who made that week a legendary experience.

Special thanks to:
Marty Apodaca, LPCC, CCC, NCC,
Mohamed Hani , MPP /GCDF® /CGP / JCTC/ JCDC, Essam Osman FCDI, MBA , CCSP , GCDF , LVE, Randa Helmi, GCDF, CCSP, JCDC, JCTC, FCDI, Mostafa Kamal El-Din, Esraa Sedeek, Rehab Sedeek, Omar Moussa, Ahmed Nagah, Abdulla Omar Ali, Fatma Seddik, amira Shaheen

I had the honor of presenting “The Jordanian Experience in Professional and Career Development: A Comprehensive Analysis Between Reality and Future Aspirations” at the 2nd Arab Career Development Conference in Alexandria, Egypt, on August 22nd. Jordan has consistently been at the forefront of promoting professional growth and career development, setting a high standard for the MENA region.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished Ahmed Mostafa Kamal , President of the Arab Career Development Association, for their invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing career development across the MENA region and Africa.
A special thanks to our keynote speaker, Dr. Brian Hutchison (aka Global Career Guy) PhD, LPC, CCCE, for his inspiring insights, and to Marty Apodaca, LPCC, CCC, NCC, President of the National Career Development Association (NCDA), for their ongoing leadership in shaping the global future of career guidance. I also want to express my deep appreciation to GROWAT Saudi Arabia for their support and commitment to professional development in the region.

Jordan’s experience serves as a powerful example of what can be achieved with dedication and forward-thinking strategies.

. نعيش الحياة بين عالم ومتعلم
شرفت بالمشاركة في الحدث الأكبر في العالم العربي في مجال التطوير المهني . المؤتمر العربي الثاني للتطوير المهني بمدينة الإسكندرية . والمشاركة بورشة عمل عن جيل Z  وطبيعة الوظائف الخاصة بهذا الجيل ,
كما سعدت بلقاء الممارسين لمجال التطوير المهني في العالم والشرق الأوسط من خلال فعاليات المؤتمر ونقاشات مثمرة عن المجال وتطويره مستقبلا .
I am thrilled that I have participated as one of the Speakers and organizers of the biggest career development in the Middle East ACDC , and met the best of coaches and experts all over the world,
thanks  for your support the career development in the Arab countries Ahmed Mostafa Kamal, CCSP,CMCS, GCDF,CDFI,JCDC,JCTC, MHF
Happy to meet you again Dr. Brian Hutchison aka Global Career Guy ~ PhD, LPC, CCCE& Muath Bin Hussain this was a good moments this week
Ahmed Assem Amira Ezzat Moussa, GCDF®, MA in HRM Marty Apodaca, LPCC, CCC, NCC And this was an amazing chance to add new
friends
It is always amazing to work with my friends
Essam Osman FCDI, MBA , CCSP , GCDF , LVE Esraa Sedeek Randa Helmi, GCDF, CCSP, JCDC, JCTC, FCDI Hind Ahmed Mohamed Amer,GCDF Rehab Sedeek
Thanks for all supporters and partners
the partners (UNICEF Egypt, Ministry of Youth & Sports of Egypt & , Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation @The Embassy switzerland in egypt Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt Generation Unlimited

Supporters (National Career Development Association, Qatar Career Development Center,Asia Pacific Career Development Association , , Growth Path, AMFskil SkillLab Pulse Planning