In line with the "Qualification
Framework for Emirates" adopted by the Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum " last July, as the first-of-its-kind national criteria
to classify academic qualifications in the three education sectors: general
education, higher education, and technical, vocational and professional
education and training in the State, many federal and independent institutions
in the State worked together on the application of this pioneering initiative,
to participate in the national human resources development and to serve the
nation and achieve sustainable development.
The "University of Dubai"
recently declared offering a discount of (20%) on tuition for nationals working
in Government offices, and who did not have the opportunity to obtain a
Bachelor's degree. The University President revealed that (40) specialized
programs in Human Resource Development attracted (500) employees last year,
along with those that are specially designed according to the needs of
enterprises with regard to human resources development and training and
rehabilitation.
The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department
also launched a scholarship program «Ea'dad» for the year 2013, within its
strategies in the youth rehabilitation and nationalization of some important
functions in the department. The department offered a number of specialties within
the program such as civil engineering, architectural, urban planning,
mechanical engineering, agricultural science, and statistics, food safety diploma
and environmental safety. The department called for high school graduates to
enroll in the program, the applicant must be a U.A.E. national, possess a high
school certificate with an average of not less than 80%, pass a personal
interview, and to pledge to work in the department after graduation.
It is expected that through the
application of the this system in State institutions in various fields, in
addition to local and international recognition of qualifications of personnel,
to contribute to raising level of
graduates and urging them to continue to acquire the competencies and
skills that help them meet the requirements of the labor market. In addition to
establishing a quality system for education and training based on specific and
clear output which increases the credibility of national qualifications and
enhance confidence in the national skills and knowledge. Also contribute to the
smooth transition between different education courses and vocational training.
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