The Jewelry Institute invites applications for Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Business Management

Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy for Young Business Leaders, was launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, as a centre to develop the business skills by offering vocational training to young national entrepreneurs.

"The Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Business Management is the product of a unique partnership between Dubai Women's College (DWC), Damas and the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders and is in line with Dubai's strategic mission of creating a new generation of entrepreneurs who are capable of creating successful businesses." said Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders.

The programme is open to UAE national male and female students who meet the specified educational criteria and pass the required admission tests. Preference will be given to applicants with highest scores, industry experience and entrepreneurial qualities. Completed applications for admission have to be submitted to the Admissions Office at Dubai Women's College before January 12 2005.

Al Janahi said, "The purpose of this programme is to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of UAE nationals and provide them with a specialised educational foundation to enable them to establish and manage their own jewellery business or franchise. It will also provide follow up support to young entrepreneurs through the initial stages of setting up their own businesses."

"This is a key sector of our economy. Dubai is known the world over as 'The City of Gold'. We want to keep the tradition alive," added Al Janahi.

The eighteen-month, three semesters, full-time afternoon programme is designed to give students a balance of professional skills and knowledge needed to establish and manage their own successful jewellery business. The students will receive high quality entrepreneurial education and training at Dubai Women's College which is funded by Damas. They will also receive hands on specialist training at Damas retail outlets, offices, workshops and specialist training from the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group.

Upon graduation, the students can submit a business plan to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders requesting the funding for their business projects.