EGA promotes entrepeneurship among UAE youth
In line with its commitment to invest in the socio-economic growth and development of the UAE as a responsible business, Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") sponsored two innovation camps ("I-Camps") organised by INJAZ UAE in April 2016. Designed to assist attendees discover company skills and support creative thinking in business world, I-Camps comprise half-day entrepreneurial training workshops that challenge UAE National youths (aged 11 to 24) to discover the most innovative solution to a business challenge. Numerous exercises and activities are used to establish crucial thinking and problem-solving abilities.
This year's first EGA-sponsored I-Camp was held at Al Salam School in Dubai on 21 April, for school students. The 2nd EGA-sponsored I-Camp occurred in the DUBAL Training Centre (at the EGA Jebel Ali Operations premises in Dubai) on 28 April, and was participated in by students from UAE University, Higher Colleges of Technology - RAK Women's College and Ajman University of Science & Technology. EGA workers from various departments volunteered their time and knowledge to coach the 100 students who attended the two I-Camp workshops, assisting the youngsters to broaden their horizons throughout a fun-based introduction to entrepreneurship.
Discussing the sponsorship, Khalid Buhumaid (Senior Vice President, Government Relations and official spokesperson of EGA) said, "EGA deals with government, NGO(s) and other civic bodies to determine certain requirements for continuous social development, thereby enabling meaningful and active engagement with local communities. Certain emphasis is placed on local economic development, in addition to capacity building, education, health services, environmental management or initiatives that support great governance in society in support of a holistic view of financial sustainability. Mentoring the UAE's youth is essential to the future of the UAE, with I-Camps assisting to bridge the gap between the world of work and education.".
EGA, through its operating subsidiaries, has actually sponsored 7 I-Camps because 2013, both in regards to kind assistance and staff members volunteering as mentors. In overall, more than 580 students from across the UAE have actually participated in the EGA supported I-Camps.
INJAZ UAE is a member of the Junior Accomplishment Worldwide ("JAW") programs which prepare students to get in the world of work and prosper through interactive, impactful and practical mentoring sessions. By partnering with INJAZ UAE, EGA is assisting to create an enduring legacy in the neighborhoods where it operates.
