EGA’s ‘Engineer the Future’ programme returns

EGA’s ‘Engineer the Future’ programme returns

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ABU DHABI / WAM

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Wednesday announced the return of “Engineer the Future”, a programme in partnership with Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) that inspires schoolchildren in grades nine to 12 to pursue further learning and future careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem).

“Engineer the Future” sessions are delivered by enthusiastic Stem facilitators and consist of a variety of classroom-based lectures and interactive workshops. Topics covered include the applications and innovations of the aluminium production process and environmental priorities such as reducing emissions and recycling.

The programme introduces children to the fundamental science upon which the aluminium industry is based. The programme aims to support the achievement of the UAE Centennial Plan 2071, which identifies STEM skills as vital to developing a competitive, diversified, knowledge-based economy.

Attracting young people talented in STEM, into the industrial sector is also vital to achieving the UAE’s Operation 300bn industrial growth goals.

Dr Rabaa Al Sumaiti, Director-General of Emirates Schools Establishment, said, “ESE is keen to build bridges of cooperation with leading companies in various fields to contribute to the development and refinement of students’ skills optimally. Training