UAE national youth complete CDSP course

The CDSP was organized by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in conjunction with the Ministry of Education & Youth, TANMIA - The National Human Resources Development and Employment Authority and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and received extensive support from the private sector including Jumeirah International, DUTCO Hotels, ACCOR Hotels, Sofitel City Centre Hotel, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Le Meridien Hotel, The Fairmont Dubai, Desert Adventures Tourism, Alpha Tours, Planet Travel & Tours and the UAE Volleyball Association among others.

"The CDSP is a unique example of the constant endeavors to increase interaction between the public and private sector and it is this unique teamwork that benefits the tourism industry as a whole," said Mr. bin Sulayem.

He noted that UAE youth have displayed a keen aptitude for the tourism and hospitality business and the representation of UAE nationals in the tourism and hospitality industry were set to increase further.

The objectives of the CDSP were to increase awareness among participants about the career development and employment opportunities available within the tourism sector available for UAE nationals and to enhance their skills to prepare them for jobs in this sector.

"We are dedicated to the task of creating more opportunities for employment and professional development of UAE nationals in the tourism industry and the CDSP has advanced our mission," remarked Mr. bin Sulayem.

The CDSP course included on-line learning, English, IT and a multitude of site visits that enabled the students to fully understand the many aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Certificates of appreciation were also given away to the private sector representatives who supported the initiative in addition to the students. Programme trainers, mentors and career guidance advisors who taught the programme also received certificates from Mr. bin Sulayem.

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