College of Administration and Economics Organizes a Training Course Entitled “Technical and Technological Training for Women”

The Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Samarra, organized a specialized training course entitled “Technical and Technological Training for Women” from 15–16 February 2026. The course was designed to strengthen women’s capacities in technical and technological domains and to empower them to effectively respond to the evolving demands of digital transformation.

Over the two-day program, the course underscored the significance of women’s empowerment as a foundational pillar of sustainable development. It placed particular emphasis on the development of essential digital competencies and the proficient utilization of modern technologies across the fields of employment, education, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the program sought to equip participants with applied knowledge and practical skills that enhance their competitiveness in the digital labor market while fostering innovation and creativity.

The course sessions addressed the principal challenges confronting women in technological sectors and explored mechanisms for overcoming such obstacles through continuous professional development, confidence-building measures, and the expansion of meaningful participation in technology-driven work environments.

At the conclusion of the program, a set of recommendations was issued, highlighting the necessity of supporting specialized training initiatives for women and intensifying qualitative programs that consolidate women’s roles as active partners in the advancement of the digital economy.

The course was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Hatem Karim Ahmed, Assistant Lecturer Sara Latif Turki, and Ms. Noura Najah Mahdi, who collectively emphasized the strategic importance of investing in women’s potential and advancing their technical competencies in alignment with contemporary societal and economic demands.