Lazar Đoković
Lazar Đoković holds a master’s degree in Management and is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Kragujevac. He works as a career advisor, youth worker, and educator, actively supporting young people in their personal and professional development for over nine years. In addition to his work at the Job Info Center, Lazar serves as an assistant at the Faculty of Applied Management, Economics, and Finance (MEF), and as a student representative reviewer within the National Body for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (NAT). Over the past few years, based on his recognized expertise, he has participated in numerous working and expert groups, contributing to the recognition and professionalization of occupations, the improvement of legal regulations, and the development of occupational standards. Through his volunteer work and engagement in the youth sector, Lazar has contributed to creating various services for young people, working with the Local Youth Council in Kragujevac and the National Youth Council of the Government of Serbia. This involvement led him to the position of Chair of the Board of NAPOR (National Association of Youth Work Practitioners), and he currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Job Info Center Association, the first professional association aimed at improving the quality of career guidance and counseling services. He believes in the potential of every individual and in the concept of lifelong learning and development. Lazar helps young people understand themselves, access relevant information, define their career goals, and create appropriate career plans. Through individual and group career counseling, he introduces youth to the concept of career, the process of career and personal development planning, and the importance of making informed career decisions.