Dubai Customs Summer Training Program 2015 kicks off

This summer Dubai Customs is proposing valuable work experience to national young minds. Under the theme “Our Summer is Innovation”, Dubai Customs has launched its Summer Training Program 2015. The program began on 26^th July and will run until the 13^th of August.  

The 3-week internship program has received 44 university and high school students. They will have a chance to hone their skills through innovative methods and gain first-hand practical experience that qualifies them to be as competent and competitive as the modern professional working environment requires.  

Dubai Customs has carefully chosen the theme of this year’s summer training program “Our Summer is Innovation”, so that it can reflect the wise leadership’s vision of creating an environment conducive to innovation that would drive the United Arab Emirates towards number one position worldwide in this area.

Dubai Customs’ Executive Director for Human Resources, Finance and Administration Mr. Buti Abdullah Al Jumairy said that DC is always keen to train Emirati students on the various aptitudes that will increase their employment opportunities in the future.

“Our summer training programs are mostly focused towards building the capacities of participants to be psychologically and professionally  capable of assuming work responsibilities,” he said.   

Mr. Al Jumairy further pointed out, “At Dubai Customs, we take our obligation to develop local talents very seriously and our summer internship program is a good opportunity to prepare students for their professional careers by providing such hands-on training in a real-life environment to enhance their educational achievements.”

Throughout the summer training period, Dubai Customs Training Center  organizes a number of introductory sessions on the nature of work at DC and its role in protecting society and sustaining national economic development. The trainees also attend workshops geared to develop their sense of innovation and creativity and increase their self-esteem.    

Dubai Customs annually receives dozens of students from different UAE academic institutions to work under the supervision of DC’s experienced staff with the aim of equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge, getting them amply ready for the job market.