Overview
The Applied College at Qassim University seeks to be a major incubator for applied programs that contribute to meeting the needs of the region, providing a variety of applied vocational options that are closer to the requirements and needs of the labor market, and qualifying job seekers in paths that correspond to their specialties, in accordance with Vision 2030, which stipulated the appropriate qualification process to bridge the gap between education and the needs of the labor market: "We will seek to bridge the gap between higher education outputs and the requirements of the labor market, develop public education, guide students towards appropriate career and vocational options, and provide them with the opportunity for rehabilitation and flexibility in moving between different educational paths."
Vision
An applied college that meets the needs of the changing labor market with professionally qualified cadres and plays a pivotal role in the development of the local community
Mission
Providing professional educational services that promote sustainable local development, aligned with the labor market and self-sufficient resources, in an inspiring and governed environment of innovation, technology and partnership.
Objectives
- Offer and develop programs that are flexible and aligned with current and future labor market requirements, regionally and nationally, in terms of supply and demand.
- Partnership with the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to support the activation of the college's role in developing the community and meeting its needs.
- Upgrading the skills and abilities of those enrolled in training programs and courses, focusing on regional needs, helping to increase the rate of professional balance in the private sector, and raising the professional competence of national cadres.
- Supporting localization programs in all fields, and contributing to reducing the occupational gap and professional exposure.
- Strengthening professional identity, completing and developing infrastructure, expanding self-funding sources and diversifying revenues.