Abu Dhabi launches hospitality training programme for students of determination

Abu Dhabi launches hospitality training programme for students of determination

Students will also get career opportunities at school 's café and its branches.

Published: Wed 16 Feb 2022, 3:25 PM

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has launched a new hospitality training programme for students of determination studying at Al Karamah Training Institute (AKTI).

It is the first professional training centre in the UAE for Emirati students on the autism spectrum, in partnership with Il Caffé Di Roma chain in Abu Dhabi.

Based out of Il Caffè Di Roma on the grounds of the purpose-built AKTI within Al Karamah School, the new skills development scheme offers a range of vocational hospitality training programs.

AKTI students will also get career opportunities at the café, other Il Caffé Di Roma branches, or join the wider hospitality sector upon completing their training program.

Welcoming customers daily from 8am to 10pm, the new café will enable students to engage with customers, and take and help prepare orders to further enhance their social skills and streamline their inclusion within their community.

The new coffee shop was officially inaugurated on Wednesday in a special event attended by Amer Al Hammadi, ADEK Undersecretary, accompanied by Hamed Al Hamed, Chairman of HMS, the exclusive franchise owner of Il Caffé Di Roma in