Enhancing Employer Engagement

through
Students Career Readiness Programs

Dr. Ali Al-Qayedi

Ag. General Manager
Etisalat Academy

Fresh
Graduates

Job
Seekers

Career Skills Gap

Educational
Institutions
(Schools &
Universities)

Employers
(Government &
Private Sectors)
Self
Development

Vocational
Institutions

Internship
Programs

Finding Qualified Candidates : A Global Challenge

Source: a recent Survey by British Council, Booz Allen Hamilton and Ipsos Public Affairs

Source: Education for Employability, Parthenon Perspectives on the Role of K12 and Higher Education.

Source: Education for Employability, Parthenon Perspectives on the Role of K12 and Higher Education.

What do Employers look for in Candidates?

Employability Skills

Source: a recent Survey by British Council, Booz Allen Hamilton and Ipsos Public Affairs

Graduates Perceptions of What do Employers Look For?

Employability Skills

Source: GulfTalent Survey March 2013: Recruiting Top Emirati Graduates

Source: Education for Employability, Parthenon Perspectives on the Role of K12 and Higher Education.

Emirati Job Seekers

15218 Emiratis

Majority from NE

High School Dropouts

University Graduates
High School Graduates

Mainly
Arts / Social Sciences / Humanities

(Source: TANMIA, Feb 2013)

~ 20% Male (2981)

~ 80% Female (12237)

Govt. Institutions

Private Institutions

Emirati Graduates of Higher Education 2010/2011

(Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research)

Govt. Institutions

Private Institutions

Emirati Students in Higher Education 2011/2012

(Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research)

Partners

kawadir is the nationalization arm of Etisalat Academy.

kawadir aims at training and development of UAE
nationals to take their recognized positions in the
workplace.
kawadir focuses on planning and delivery of specialized
assessment solutions and training programs that are
locally and internationally recognized.
Kawadir has a pool of strategic alliances and partnerships
with international training providers and major consulting
firms in the Learning and Development (L&D) industry.
For more details: www.etac.ae/kawadir

Sample Projects for UAE Nationals

Entity

Project

No. of Trainees

Certified Business
Prime Minister Office Professional for
4350
Customer Service
A Law Enforcement Soft Skills & Technical
8000
Entity
Training
Employee
Federal Authority of
Performance
1400
Human Resources
Management System
Soft Skills for UAE
Dolphin Energy
nationals Job Seekers 1500
(Absher Initiative)

Venue
EA & All Over UAE
EA & Client
Premises
EA & All Over UAE

EA & All Over UAE

Two Examples of Career Readiness Programs

Example 1:

Example 2:

Job Seekers Preparation Program

Students Career Readiness Program

(for High School Dropouts/Graduates)

(for University Students/Graduates)

High School
Dropouts

High School
Graduates

Technical/
Engineering

Business /
Arts

Job Seekers Preparation Program (for High School Dropouts/Graduates)

Students Career Readiness Program (for University Students/Graduates)

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4 (Optional)

Career Readiness is the responsibility of all Stakeholders

Training Providers
- Career Readiness Programs
- Technical Certifications
- etc.

Job Seeker /
Fresh Graduate

Private Sector
- Internships / industrial work placement
- Orientation programs for new recruits.
- etc.

Families
- Guidance
- Support
- etc.

Government
-

Legislation
Incentives
Awareness campaigns
etc.

Universities
Schools
- Occupation Interest Profiles
- Early career guidance
- etc.

- Offering Market Specialization

- Career Advisory
- etc.

Thank You