Standard Chartered launches Graduate Career Development programmes

The Al Tahadi Educational Support Programme (ATESP) for UAE nationals and the International Graduate Programme (IGP) for all nationalities will ensure increased numbers of new talent will soon be joining the ranks.

'The Al Tahadi Educational Support Programme provides a monthly financial support to selected UAE national students until they graduate,' explains Aida Hamza, Standard Chartered Head of Emiratisation, UAE.

'It's a programme focused on recognising and rewarding local talent. Standard Chartered provides the selected UAE national students with strong financial support while they are completing their studies, and then guarantees them access to global opportunities at a leading international bank.'

UAE nationals who have completed a minimum of one year of university and have an average GPA of above 3.0 are eligible to apply for ATESP. Students who successfully graduate will also be offered an exciting job with Standard Chartered within 60 days.

The International Graduate Programme is a two-year development programme that has been active globally and only set to launch in this region at the end of October, specifically designed to develop a robust pipeline of diverse, potential future leaders for the Bank.

'At Standard Chartered we are dedicated to developing the experience and expertise of our employees in the UAE as an essential part of our commitment to the local community and business,' said Ruth McGill, Standard Chartered Regional Head of Human Resources, Gulf & Levant.

'The International Graduate Programme provides graduates of all nationalities with an opportunity to train in a specific function department (wholesale banking or consumer banking) at the Bank after graduation, fast-tracking them for success on an international career path.'

Standard Chartered's investment in the UAE is reflected in its investment in people. The past 2 years has seen a 40+% increase in headcount and this growth is expected to continue. Standard Chartered is committed to harnessing local talent and Emiratisation is an integral part of its long-term strategy in the UAE.

The Bank also believes that by developing the local workforce it can ensure the banking sector in the UAE is at a level comparable to other leading financial markets in the world.