The CEO of the Continuing Education Institute (CEI) at the American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB), Mr. Ziad Chaaban, participated in the “Iraq Education Expo 2023” in Baghdad, of which the University takes pride in being a Golden Sponsor. Mr. Chaaban delivered a speech at the Expo that was attended by leading academic figures, officials from public and private universities in Iraq and further afield, government officials, members of the parliamentarian committee on higher education and scientific research, and interested parties from various sectors.
Mr. Chaaban spoke of the important role of continuous education in maintaining qualified cadre and supporting efforts at modernization, development, and achieving sustainability across various government and private sectors. In this context, Mr. Chaaban elaborated on the evolving concept and roles of continuous education on the global level, towards developing longer-term programs, which could extend up to two years, keeping pace with advancements in various fields and professions. In this regard, continuous education has an advantage over classical higher education, which is inherently less flexible, pointed out Mr. Chaaban.