GEMS Education Emiratisation drive targets national workforce in support of UAE Government initiative

GEMS Education Emiratisation drive targets national workforce in support of UAE Government initiative

- Event showcases array of employment opportunities available across GEMS

- Attendees have expressed interest in working with GEMS Education

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education has launched an initiative designed to promote Emiratisation across its network of schools and ancillary services in the UAE. The programme supports the UAE Government’s efforts to drive and promote Emiratisation within skilled jobs in the private sector, as well as the Emirati Human Resources Competitiveness Council’s ‘Nafis’ programmes and incentives to support Emiratisation.

The GEMS initiative was kicked off with a special Emiratisation Open Day held on 8 October at GEMS Dubai American Academy. The event, attended by highly skilled Emiratis including GEMS Alumni, parents and staff as well as university students, was an opportunity for interested job seekers to network with a diverse group of education leaders, keynote speakers and hiring managers. It was also a chance for attendees to learn more about GEMS Education as an employer and the many ways it supports fresh graduates, retains top talent and promotes career advancement.

The GEMS-wide initiative aims to engage the Emirati parent and staff communities and enlist their support in promoting the array of employment opportunities available across the organisation and its 41 schools in the