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Enec, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic sign training deal

ABU DHABI, September 15, 2014

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has signed an deal with the Abu Dhabi Polytechnic on a joint vocational training programme that will be instrumental in developing a skilled Emirati workforce to support UAE’s nuclear energy industry.

Under the new MoU, Enec and AD Polytechnic will collaborate on a customised nuclear energy curriculum for students of Enec’s Energy Pioneers scholarship programme, said a statement.

The programme aims at addressing the specific knowledge areas required to meet the needs of the UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme, while creating opportunities for talented Emiratis to play a critical role in the delivery of the project, it said.

Mohammed Al Hammadi, chief executive officer of Enec, said: “We have been working with AD Polytechnic since 2012 and we will continue our close cooperation. Nurturing the next generation of nuclear energy leaders in the UAE is one of ENEC’s top priorities, and this MoU consolidates our relationship with AD Polytechnic, helping us to achieve this goal. ENEC will require more than 2,500 employees by 2020, with a target to have 60 percent of this made up of Emiratis.

“Together with Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, we aim to provide the best and brightest UAE nationals with the training and opportunities needed to become part of an industry that is crucial to the country’s continued growth.”

Dr Ahmed Alawar, director of AD Polytechnic, said: “The co-operation between Enec and AD Polytechnic started with the development of the Higher Diploma in Nuclear Technology (HDNT) programme three years ago.

“Since that time, both entities have achieved several accomplishments; with 17 students already graduated from the programme and a total number of 270 enrolled in the programme. This programme offers students a combination of theoretical education and practical experience to prepare them for technical careers at the UAE’s nuclear energy plants.”

“A new programme called Applied Bachelor’s in Information Security Engineering Technology (Abiset), is now launched for students This programme will enable students to become IT professionals guiding Enec on cyber security and secure information and communication systems,” he added.

“Enec will also provide students from the programme with specialist on-the-job training at its facilities in Barakah. Upon completion of their studies, graduates will also go on to join the team at Enec, working to deliver safe, clean and efficient nuclear energy to the UAE by 2017”.

Enec’s Human Capacity Development programme, Energy Pioneers, aims at attracting and training the country’s most talented science students, engineering graduates and experienced professionals and provide them with an opportunity to become pioneers of the UAE’s emerging nuclear energy sector.  

It will offer a range of scholarship programs, specialist training, ongoing professional development and career opportunities. - TradeArabia News Service




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