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Summer Internship With DoF Breeds Industry Leaders Of Tomorrow |
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Students from a wide selection of High Schools, Universities and Colleges in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi participated in the DoF internship.Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi (DoF) recently held an honorary ceremony for local students who participated in its summer internship program on Monday, 20 September, 2010. The event was held at the department headquarters. Participating students were awarded with Appreciation certificates by Issa Abdul Rahim Al Fahim, Director of Human Resources, Abdullah Hamad Al Mansouri, Head of Development & Training Section, Amer Salmeen Mohammed, Head of Public Relations and Media Section. Parents as well as DoF employees were also in attendance. The summer internship program is in line with the Directives issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Dof. The aim of this summer internship program is to ensure that the youth of Abu Dhabi are given ample opportunity to experience the work environment and further more to develop practical skills which will assist with personal and professional development and in turn giving way to an adaptable and more rounded generation of young professionals. In total, 78 Students from High Schools, Universities and Colleges in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi participated in the summer internship program, which was organized by the Career Development & Training Section at DoF. Students from the Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University, UAE University, Al Hosn University, the Vocational Education and Training Institute of Abu Dhabi and Petroleum Institute also participated in the program. The program is in line with the integrated training and career development strategy adopted by the DoF. The aim of which is to stimulate students at both high school and university level to secure scientific and practical experience during their summer vacation from school. This will enhance the students’ awareness of the competitive labor market and in turn lead to more rounded young professionals with practical experience upon graduation. “DoF is keen to play a vital role in developing and rehabilitating the future generations of young professionals; given that the next generation will continue the efforts implemented by the incumbent Abu Dhabi Government. Through learning from senior professionals, young students are able to acquire a knowledge that they cannot learn simply by studying textbooks. This internship program allows students to take the excellent knowledge they have learned in school and put it to practical use. Coupled with the wisdom of their supervisors during the internship, it’s a win-win formul for all involved. This will have a positive impact on enhancing economic growth not just for Abu Dhabi but for the UAE”, Issa Abdul Rahim Al Fahim, Director of Human Resources Management at DoF, said. Al Fahim, continued, “This summer internship program gives students a valuable insight into the workings of the DoF and the daily business of government”. A student who participated Hussein Bassem Al Nagas, remarked: “It was a unique experience, I learned to be more organized and now better understand how to manage my workload. As a direct result of this program, and having worked in the Human Resources department, I feel I am now better prepared to make a decision about the career I wish to pursue. I would like to express my gratitude to the DoF for the experience; it is one that I will dearly cherish”. “Through this internship, I have learned to manage my time more effectively; furthermore I was able to apply actual knowledge from University to real-life settings. We were given actual responsibility and if the opportunity presented itself, I would very much like to return and participate next summer.’ student Nora Al Zaabi said. Students were dispersed across varying departments, in different parts of the Emirate during the internship program. The students have also been trained in Public Accounts, budgeting, IT as well as in the financing department. Each student was placed according to their skill set. The Career Development & Training Section is subdivided into three subsections: Career Development, Training and Scientific Support. The Career Development & Training Section recruits students graduating from universities and high schools during the summer. Students are given supervisors to monitor, and tutor the student interns. |
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