#ZUConnect series launched to help Zayed University students meet the leading companies seeking the best young talent in the UAE

#ZUConnect series launched to help Zayed University students meet the leading companies seeking the best young talent in the UAE

- Companies represented at first event included Al Futtaim Group, Coca Cola, Injazat, Knowledge Fund Establishment and Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park

- Event also provides an opportunity for Zayed University to enhance its pioneering new Partner Challenge Program

Dubai: A new series called #ZUConnect will bring together leading employers in the UAE with students from Zayed University. The first event took place this month at the ZU campus in Dubai and was attended by international and local companies who are looking to hire the best young talent in the UAE.

#ZUConnect will be a regular initiative hosted by Zayed University. The university is planning to invite more companies to attend future events in the series. Companies attending the first event included Al Futtaim Group, Coca Cola, Injazat, Knowledge Fund Establishment and Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park.

Following the event Mary-Allison Irvine, Head of Student Life at Zayed University commented: “Networking events such as #ZUConnect are a hugely valuable opportunity for our students. Our new undergraduate programs are designed to provide students with the skills to succeed in the workplace and connecting them with leading employers in the UAE helps them build their professional networks and make informed decisions about their future