Nationals gain from working with Emirates

Candidates for summer training with the Emirates Group came from schools, Higher Colleges of Technology, the UAE and Zayed Universities plus other colleges and universities in the country. They were first assessed, selected and then sent to different departments within Dnata and Emirates.

Some found themselves working with Group divisions such as Human Resources, Procurement and Logistics and at the Emirates Training College. Others gained an insight into airport operations with Dnata Airport Services; others worked with Emirates Engineering, the airline's Ticketing and Reservations department, Emirates Holidays and Arabian Adventures.

All gained from working in a multi-cultural environment, working in English and Arabic, gained skills in dealing with people and exercised their technical skills.

At the end of the summer, they were all presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their contributions.

Abdul Aziz Al Ali, Emirates Head of Human Resources, said: "We conduct this work experience project for our young nationals each summer and consider it to be a vital part of our overall contribution to the career development of this country's young people. At the same time, we greatly value the contribution that they make to the Group."

The National Recruitment and Development Unit aims to recruit UAE national graduates and place them in jobs best suited to their skills. The unit runs major ongoing training for UAE nationals such as the Graduate Training Programme, the Ab-Initio Pilot Programme, the Cabin Crew Training Programme and the Aircraft Engineering Programme.