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Dubai College Of Tourism Announces 20 Scholarships For Retail Course In Collaboration With Dubai Gold And Jewellery Group |
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The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), is partnering with the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group to award full scholarships to 20 students applying for its Certificate of Retail course, which commences on 9 September this year. The ‘City of Gold’ scholarship initiative is the first in a series of scholarships that will be awarded under the Dubai College of Tourism Scholarship Fund aimed at further attracting talented Emiratis and expatriate residents into the city’s rapidly evolving tourist-facing workforce. The Scholarship Fund will award several other full academic scholarships that will be developed and maintained in collaboration with leading industry partners. Each of the 20 recipients of the ‘City of Gold Scholarship’ will be provided with a fully-funded academic grant to cover the total tuition costs throughout the year. Successful candidates will also be able to apply for exciting career opportunities within the DGJG network upon completion of the course, allowing students to enter the workforce with practical experience and valuable industry connections. The scholarship is open to both UAE nationals and expatriate residents. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and must include with their applications, a motivation letter on why they should be a recipient of the scholarship. Applicants must also complete the online application procedure for a place in DCT’s Certificate in Retail course and provide all the required documents. In addition, they will be required to complete an English language assessment and a numeracy test. The final stage of the application process is a mandatory in-person interview. Commenting on the launch of the scholarships, Essa Bin Hadher, General Manager of Dubai College of Tourism, said: “DCT is committed to nurturing and educating human capital by helping students develop their practical skills, industry talents and self-confidence as they gain a nationally recognised qualification. This guides our vision to ensure a career pathway for all residents alike, be it Emirati nationals or expatriates, or Dubaians as we like to call them, by supporting and empowering young talent right from an educational level. Our agreement with the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, one of the most successful retail trade associations in the region, is a true testament to the transformational educational experience we have set out to accomplish by structuring a creative and valuable scholarship programme with industry-specific insights. We are confident that the scholarship programmes we are putting in place with our industry partners will provide students with the right skills and tools to make a profound and positive impact as they embark to achieve success in Dubai’s fast-paced tourism and hospitality industries.” Laila Suhail, CEO of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Sector, DTCM, said: “The ‘City of Gold’ scholarship is the first of many that we’re working towards in a series of initiatives with a focus on collaborating with our private sector partners to further develop Dubai’s residents, both UAE nationals and non-nationals. Working with our industry partners enables us to put together academic scholarships that will equip new graduates of the course with the range of skills required to assist them when applying for hands-on experience in the workplace. We truly believe that the combination of Dubai College of Tourism’s academic expertise and the practical internships and training by DGJG will provide well-rounded invaluable experience for those on the course. It is also a reflection of the strong spirit of collaboration that exists between the government and private sectors in Dubai, whose common goal is to promote Dubai as a leading destination for tourism, leisure and shopping.” Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, said: “DGJGacknowledges training & development to be the key to success; we believe knowledge parting is one of the key responsibilities of the Group which will enable professionals to face challenging times and add tremendous value to their respective organizations. Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group is honoured to be a part of this pioneering initiative by Dubai College of Tourism; the scholarship program will certainly provide an opportunity for UAE nationals and expatriate residents to equip themselves with skills that are relevant to our industry.” Amit Dhamani, CEO and Managing Director of Dhamani, said: “As a proud UAE Brand, Dhamani Jewels is honored to tie up with the initiative of Dubai College of Tourism Scholarship Fund. One of the key pillars of Dhamani’s strategy is to involve in initiatives that benefits the society and skill of younger generation, this scholarship will strengthen talented Emiratis and expatriate residents into the city’s rapidly evolving tourist-facing workforce.” John Paul Alukkas, Executive Director, Joyalukkas Group, said: “Joyalukkas Jewellery is committed to developing young talent, as well as positively contributing to the growth of the Dubai retail sector. I gained practical knowledge of all aspects of the jewellery retail industry as an intern both at our showrooms and head office and this has been the foundation of my learnings. So I consider it an honour to be able to contribute towards an initiative that will give opportunity to young aspirants and also help in bettering the retail sector in Dubai. Kudos to the Dubai College of Tourism for this future-shaping project and looking forward to providing whatever assistance we can give to ensure its great success.' Commenting on the initiative, Abdul Salam K. P., Group Executive Director, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, said: “We are very honoured to be a part of this initiative as higher education lays the foundation to a steady increase in the stability and economic growth of the society at large. We are earnestly hoping that we would be a great help in instilling important skills like self-discipline, organization, and commitment in young and passionate minds. The nationally recognised qualification will help the individuals by providing them with better job opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle. And a higher education not only trains you in your chosen field, but it also trains you to think analytically, understand subjects that are complex, and have the ability to communicate them in an effective way. “ DCT’s one-year Certificate in Retail course aims to shape the future of Dubai’s retail landscape by building awareness of the industry through technology-led processes and structures; developing emerging talent in a customer-centric culture; and fostering career growth by providing students with comprehensive practical focus. The programme also includes working-internships, hands-on training and access to industry insiders to provide students with valuable real-world skills and practical applications. |
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