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As part of its commitment to foster local young talents and empower youth to reach their full potentials, INJAZ UAE, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, recently implemented a series of INJAZ “Steer Your Career” programs supporting students from five universities across the UAE to make informed career choices.
In line with The Year of Zayed value of human development, the “Steer Your Career” program aims to promote Emirati inclusion in the private sector by providing students with three weekly mentoring sessions, two hours each to raise their awareness on challenges faced when they take their first steps in their professional career path.
With the support of volunteers from J.P. Morgan senior staff, The “Steer Your Career” program taught students to use updated tools to build career plans and methodologies for skills development, while also covering concepts in professionalism in the workplace.
Tamer Zumot, Acting CEO of INJAZ UAE commented: “INJAZ UAE is delighted to have concluded this program with J.P. Morgan. Through programs like “Steer Your Career”, we further reiterate our commitment in investing in the youth in the UAE. I’d like to thank the volunteers from J.P. Morgan for their time in interacting and developing local talent, as well as the students that participated.”
Students that participated in this program were able to develop innovative personal strategies to achieve lifelong learning pursuits and career opportunities. The program taught students to understand basic business leadership skills, develop time management skills, identify the six methods to improve their oral communication, and appreciate the value of working in teams.
The support for INJAZ UAE is part of a global investment by JPMorgan Chase of $250 million, which is designed to create pathways to opportunity in the regions where they do business by supporting financial capability and development of communities, workforce, and small business. Sjoerd Leenart, Regional Head of CEEMEA and Global Head of Corporate Banking, J.P. Morgan said “In the UAE, J.P. Morgan supports programs that help youth prepare and successfully transition into first-rate employment. We are delighted to support INJAZ UAE to help Emirati youth compete in the global economy and find new pathways to economic opportunity
Set up in September 2017 the Steer Your Career program is one of a host of professional development programs offered by INJAZ UAE that aims to teach students a variety of skills needed for a modern workplace.
To learn more about the “Steer Your Career” program between INJAZ UAE and JP Morgan, and to know about INJAZ UAE’s other youth development programs, please visit http://www.injazuae.org/
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