Etihad Rail Company has assigned the companies participating in the implementation of the second phase of the national rail network, to train and employ 50 competent citizens from various disciplines and engineering fields.
The company, which is the developer and operator of the rail network in the UAE - confirmed its efforts in support of the Emiratization initiative in the country, this government initiative aimed at increasing the involvement of Emirati citizens in the labor market in the public and private sectors, and creating job opportunities for them, and providing the necessary programs of vocational guidance and guidance , Training and development, and encourage them to join work. By submitting a program for training and employing national talents to contribute to increasing their chances of joining the labor market, and enabling them to play their role in supporting the national economy.
Saeed Al-Ahbabi, Executive Director of Support Services at Etihad Rail Company, said: “According to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Chairman of Etihad Rail Company, we are proud of our commitment to provide opportunities Work for Emirati citizens, who constitute 80% of the company's administrative structure, and with the start of the implementation of the second phase of the national rail network, and through our partners we will provide up to 50 opportunities for training and employment during the year 2020 for the seven emirates and train them technically, professionally and professionally to prepare them for Subhoa leading and efficient elements in their fields. "
He added: "Etihad Rail Company has an active role in supporting the empowerment of national cadres, which enhances their contribution to the future development of the country. The company had previously concluded an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Institute for Vocational Training and Training to prepare a three-year program to qualify Emirati graduates to achieve their professional aspirations in transport and management engineering, The first batch of graduates of this program has already joined the Etihad Rail Company, which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the first stage and the operating consultancy for the second phase of the national rail network. "
He stressed that the company will start choosing male and female university graduates who specialize in civil or electrical engineering to join a three-year program. Those enrolled in the program obtain international certificates after the end of the training period.
Etihad Rail Company obligated its partners to submit detailed proposals for training programs within 30 days of receiving the start-up notification, with the need to employ the trainees within three months, and the trainees will be evaluated according to their personal capacity development plan 60 days after they receive the job, and this plan supports various aspects In the process of developing the trainees, including design, project management, quality assurance and control, construction, partner affairs management, contract management, and health and safety management skills.
Etihad Rail Company is committed to the Emiratization initiative launched by the government of the United Arab Emirates, which has implemented recruitment and training strategies that contribute to qualifying national cadres to become leaders for the future, and is currently working on developing training programs that help national cadres to continue progress and success.
The company invited citizens wishing to apply for a job, to send their CV to erjobs@etihadrail.ae.