The National Program for Advanced Skills (NPAS) has launched its official platform that incorporates the FutureFit game. The interactive self- evaluation tool enables individuals to find their future power, or their most prominent skill out of the 12 outlined in the Advanced Skills Strategy and the aspiring My Skill 12x12 campaign a initial move towards embarking on a journey of lifelong learning.

FutureFit has been intended to provide a creative path for all members of society to assess themselves to find which of the skills they are most capable in. The recognizable proof of this prominent skill represents the first stage of the programme, which then goes on to help users improve on the 11 other skills that are outlined.

We are continually searching for new and creative ways to advance lifelong learning as a mindset and a culture inside the UAE ecosystem. The UAE Government is vigorously invested in instilling the skills of the future within the people our most valuable resource and supporting them to continuously improve their capabilities, all in an effort to drive our nations sustainable development, said His Excellency Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills.

The official NPAS platform comprises a major milestone in our journey to promote lifelong learning, invite the individuals to join us, and know more about our efforts to shape the future of the country, H.E. Al Falasi explained. It sparks the publics curiosity and spursindividuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery. It offers an innovative method to introduce the 12 skills of the Advanced Skills Strategyto everyone in the UAE and encourage them to hone their skills and drivetheir personal and professional growth,wherever they currently stand in life. H.E. added.

People who are keen on attempting the self-assessment tool can access the platform at: skills.gov.ae and navigate through the FutureFit games features and scenarios to determine whichof the 12 skills identified within the Advanced Skills Strategy they are most gifted in. Several individuals from the UAE community, including government officials, have already tested the platform and discovered their future power. The platformhas undergone a series of updates and has been showcased at several forums and conferences in the UAE and abroad.

The platform offers access to comprehensive information relating to the Advanced Skills Strategy and the initiatives of the National Program for Advanced Skills. Theseinclude the My Skill 12x12 campaign and its existing and planned activities, such as the Skills Cubeinitiative and the workshops organisedat government and private entities across the country.

My Skill 12x12 was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. It focuses on a dozen essential skills that individuals can develop to keep up with future trendsand requirements and in doing so,play an effective role in driving thegrowthof vital sectors across the UAE. The 12 skills are grouped into four main categories basic skills, competencies, personal traits, and specialised skills with each month dedicated to one specific area. The month of June was dedicated to the Growth Mindset; meanwhilethe skill focus for July 2019 was Financial Literacy, and Adaptability was chosen for the month of August.

The programme focuses on 12 unique skills characterized along three principle categories, specifically, Foundational Literacies, Competencies, and Character Qualities. Additionally, there will be a fourth category, Specialised Skills that the programme will concentrate on at a later stage of its execution.