RTA to develop skills of 190 student in Summer Training Program

The Program aims to lend support to the local community and upgrade Emirati cadres in the context of RTA activities targeting students sector at universities, institutes and schools.

"The Program which starts from July 5th till August 26th 2009 aims at grooming & qualifying students, providing them with practical exposure, luring them to take up employment at RTA. It will also acquaint them with RTA objectives & activities and instill in them the concept of community service, while filling their pastimes with activities to introduce them to the practical life. The Program also aims at training students on processing some of RTA office routines and service delivery to the community in a way that matches their skills and promotes RTA image as well."

said Kawthar Kazim, Director of Human Resources & Development Dep't.

She added: "RTA Program targets UAE-national students from secondary schools, universities and post-graduate students who are still in their study. RTA has trained more than 120 male and female students under its Students Summer Training Program 2008; who have been deployed at various RTA departments and sections."

"RTA is intending to attract larger number of students this year and the Program will be interceded with training sessions and site tours in order to polish students' knowledge and entertain them at the same time. RTA will give due consideration to students orientation and wishes to ensure selecting the type of participation that suits them in the Program."

"RTA prepared a comprehensive training program to meet all the requirements of students and enrich them with the expertise required in the job market. The Program will introduce them to various RTA sections, and work conditions besides filling their pastimes during their summer vacation with useful activities.

"The educational program will also include tours to several RTA project sites such as Dubai Metro and other key projects undertaken by the RTA in addition to recreational trips to a host of tourist & heritage sites in the emirate.