Student Affairs Deanship of King Khalid University has conducted a number of free training programs and workshops for its students. These activities are in preparation for the Sixth Scientific Conference for the students of Higher Education, which is going to be held in Jeddah from 10 to 13/ 6/1436 AH. The Conference is organized by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Courses include University students in Bachelor and Graduate Studies courses in various disciplines and research areas. They include areas such as scientific research, innovation, entrepreneurship, photography, as well as Plastic art, cartoon art, and recitation.

Note that courses for the male students will be held in the Central Stands, while the Auditorium of the Dental Faculty will be the venue female students. Moreover, trainee will be granted accredited certificates by the Deanship after passing the course. Courses will be conducted every Monday and Tuesday of the week until the end of the semester.

On this issue, the Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Mera'e Alhabash stated that holding such courses were a part of the University President's vision. The President had mentioned on many occasions and meetings that labor market was currently in urgent need of skills more than knowledge, and those skills could be gained through practical training courses. As a natural result, these courses are going to enhance the knowledge students gained in classrooms, thus make them capable of competing in the labor market, in addition to building their personalities.