He signed 5 memoranda of understanding to raise the competitiveness and empower Emirati cadres

“Nafis” supports “Kafaat” to develop the skills of nationals looking for work

During the signing of memoranda of understanding for the rehabilitation of national cadres.

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The UAE National Competitiveness Council (NAFES) has signed five memoranda of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVIT), the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, the Dubai College of Tourism, the Center for Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), and the Etisalat Academy, with the aim of increasing the participation of Emiratis between The workforce in the private sector, and raising their competitiveness through a set of training, empowerment and vocational rehabilitation programs, came during a ceremony to support the "Kafaat" program, which was held recently at the office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in Dubai.

Nafes, through the “Kafaat” program, aims to develop the skills of Emirati job-seekers and workers in the private sector, and raise their efficiency in the professional disciplines they desire.

The Secretary-General of the Emirati Competitiveness Council, Ghannam Al Mazrouei, said that supporting and developing the "Kafaat" program aims to raise the efficiency of national cadres in the professional disciplines that form the backbone of the economy in the next stage, especially in the banking sector, health care, retail, and other sectors.

He added: “We have added to the list of our partners a group of training centers and agencies specialized in providing training and raising professional competence, and we are proud of these partnerships that devote cooperation between the concerned parties to support the country’s nationals looking for work, and workers in the private sector, and help them obtain the skills that qualify them for success and professional development. in jobs that guarantee them and their families a dignified and secure life.”

For his part, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for Emiratisation Affairs, Saif Ahmed Al-Suwaidi, said that the memoranda of cooperation support the careers of the people of the country, and enable them to possess the expertise and skills necessary to meet the requirements of future jobs, especially in light of the need for more advanced skills and in line with the development of the labor market.

He added: “It is remarkable that the private sector is quick to adopt modern innovations and technology-based investments, so it will find its requirements for employees among qualified and highly trained national cadres, which contributes to embodying the vision of our wise leadership in raising the rates of Emiratisation in the private sector, and increasing employee participation. Emiratis as a driving force for the private sector and the national economy in general.”

The memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVIT) aims to enhance sustainable career opportunities for Emiratis in the retail sector, and to propose and implement training and development programs and professional qualifications to enable citizens to obtain accredited professional qualifications, namely, second, third, and fourth level certificates and diplomas in operations retail trade.

The memorandum of understanding with the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies aims to qualify and train Emirati cadres and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the banking sector. Employment and training available in tourist establishments in Dubai.

The Center of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), in accordance with the memorandum of understanding, works on designing and implementing development, training and professional qualification programs in accordance with the training needs of job seekers and the professions identified by Nafes, in accordance with national qualifications standards.

The memorandum of understanding with the Etisalat Academy aims to develop, implement and support the Emiratisation strategy and plans in the technology sector in the UAE, and provide specialized training programs in the technology sector to enhance the skills of Emirati cadres to support their employment opportunities in the sector, in addition to raising the level of competitiveness of Emirati cadres and enhancing sustainable job opportunities for them. To work in various technology sectors.

"Kafaat" initiative

The “Kafaat” program initiative aims to provide specialized training programs required in the labor market for Emirati cadres based on the training needs of the employer. Professional, which is a set of professional certificates that were launched on the Nafes platform to qualify workers in the private sector.

The targeted sectors within the framework of the “Kafaat” program include technology, healthcare, tourism, the banking and financial sector, and trade and retail.

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