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Dubai: INJAZ UAE, a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, the world’s largest non-profit business education organization, is hosting a career forum virtually today for youth based in the United Arab Emirates. Known as the UAE JAHEZ Career Forum, the forum aims to boost the employability skills of local youths and raise awareness of emerging and forward-looking roles within the job market.
In a strategic partnership with UPS and in collaboration with prominent companies including Du, DP World, McKinsey and Company, Edelman, LinkedIn, SNAP and Microsoft for Startups, the panel discussions will explore thought-provoking topics from key industry leaders. The forum will kick-off with a special interview with Elissar Farah Antonios, Citi MENA Cluster Head & CEO in UAE, and Chairperson of INJAZ UAE. Following that, Du will share key insights on the importance of communications skills and how to leverage them, and DP World will educate participants with a skills enhancement session.
McKinsey & Company will address the challenges and opportunities for youth in the MENA labour market, while Edelman Middle East will host a session about the importance of building and retaining corporate reputation. A series of digital sessions will follow where Maharat Min Google will share insights on new digital jobs and LinkedIn will provide tips on how to enhance your professional digital presence. UPS will educate youth on opportunities for Arab youth in logistics.
Lastly, sessions focused on important career development skills will be hosted by SNAP to educate youth on active listening and interview skills as well as means to achieve personal and career growth. The forum will conclude with a session on how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by Microsoft.
Elissar Farah Antonios, Citi MENA Cluster Head & CEO UAE, and Chairperson of INJAZ UAE, said: “Raising awareness of the rapid transformation in the current labour market is critical for our youth and it is our responsibility as corporate citizens in the UAE to ensure they remain abreast of industry developments and future roles. The aim of JAHEZ UAE is to help the youth develop an early understanding of technologies and operations to help them prepare for their future career journey. We are excited to pave way the for the youth and ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate these changes.”
Commenting on INJAZ UAE’s career forum, Razan Bashiti, Chief Executive Officer of INJAZ UAE said: “In keeping with our commitment to help Arab youth advance in their careers and stay well-informed of industry developments, we were keen to develop an engaging and interactive career fair aimed at youth within the United Arab Emirates. We are aware that students in different parts in MENA face unique challenges specific to the needs and operations of the job market in their country. It is our duty to ensure we equip them with the necessary skills to allow them to fill these emerging career roles and achieve their job aspirations.”
Through similar programs and sessions across the UAE, INJAZ UAE continues to empower the youth by providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to make smart academic and economic choices. INJAZ UAE has empowered over 60,000 students in the UAE since inception in 2005 and in partnership with educators and volunteers from the business community.
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About INJAZ UAE
INJAZ UAE is a member of JA Worldwide (JAW), regionally known as INJAZ Al Arab (JA MENA). JAW is one of the world’s largest non-profit business education organizations, reaching over 10 million students a year in 118 countries. It serves as a nexus between the business community, educators and volunteers working together to empower young people to own their economic success.
INJAZ UAE delivers cutting-edge, experiential volunteer-based programs in work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. INJAZ UAE is dedicated to giving youth the knowledge and skills they need to plan their professional future and make smart academic and economic choices. INJAZ UAE’s programs help spark the learning in youth to experience the opportunities and realities of the global professional world in the 21st century.
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