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ZIABUL HAQUE

ZIABUL HAQUE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SSD Academy

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Overview

Ziabul Haque (Zia) is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Step-Up Skill Development (SSD) Academy, SSD IT FIRM and the SSD Youth Foundation. A dedicated social entrepreneur and TVET strategist based in Cox's Bazar, he leads the institution’s overarching vision, strategic partnerships, and multi-sector skills development initiatives. He is committed to fostering youth entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and sustainable socio-economic development across the coastal region.

Full profile

Ziabul Haque is a social entrepreneur, youth empowerment advocate, and vocational education leader who directs institutional strategy, organizational governance, and program execution at SSD Academy. Holding a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) degree from National University, he combines business acumen with a grassroots commitment to expanding technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

Under his executive leadership, SSD Academy has grown into a leading regional hub for competency-based training, digital skills, and vocational trades. Ziabul has spearheaded high-impact development partnerships and consortiums with national and international stakeholders, equipping thousands of youth, women, and marginalized community members with market-relevant skills, self-employment opportunities, and sustainable livelihoods.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Leadership

  • Executive Leadership & Strategy: Formulating the strategic vision, institutional policies, and expansion plans for SSD Academy and SSD Youth Foundation.
  • Consortium & Partner Management: Directing implementation agreements, donor relations, and collaborative programs with national and international development partners.
  • TVET & Skills Ecosystem: Spearheading the introduction of competency-based training curricula across digital marketing, computer technologies, and vocational trades.
  • Community & Youth Mobilization: Championing community cohesion, youth sports initiatives, and entrepreneurship development programs across the Cox's Bazar district.

Education & Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) – National University, Bangladesh

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Planning & Organizational Governance
  • TVET Program Design & Competency-Based Training Frameworks
  • Youth Empowerment & Social Entrepreneurship
  • Stakeholder Relations, Consortium Management & Donor Reporting
  • Regional Development & Coastal Community Mobilization

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