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EuroWire – November 2010 25
corporatenews
An article appearing on the AME Info news website reports
that Emirates Steel has recruited 15 new graduates from
the Vocational Education Development Centre (VEDC) for
operational positions at its Mussafah plant.
VEDC, a leading provider of integrated curricula for academic
and vocational studies in Abu Dhabi and a special project under
the umbrella of the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), signed
a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Steel in May
2010 establishing a clear framework for a strategic partnership to
provide career opportunities for UAE national students pursuing
their studies at the centre.
The new national employees, who started working at Emirates
Steel’s industrial facilities at the beginning of August, have
already completed a Work Placement Program (WPP) at the
company as part of their studies. With these 15 nationals
added to the workforce Emirates Steel is now one step closer to
achieving its target of nationalising nearly 30% of its workforce
by the end of 2010. At present, 28% are nationals and this figure
is expected to go up to 50% by the end of 2013.
According to GHC’s director general, HE Suhail M Al Ameri,
Emirates Steel is committed to develop and strengthen the
Emirati workforce and to realise Vision 2030’s ambitious
Emiratization strategy.
“Today, we are taking major strides in that direction. Our strategy
is to empower the future generations of UAE nationals with the
ability to develop their industrial expertise,” he said.
Emirates Steel Industries – United Arab Emirates
Website:
Emirates Steel recruits graduates for
operational positions
The new graduates with Emirates Steel’s VP of administration support, ▲ ▲
Mr Mahmood Al Hameli