Sheraa equips Emirati youth with 21st century career skillsets at 10-day bootcamp

Sheraa equips Emirati youth with 21st century career skillsets at 10-day bootcamp

- Sheraa fuels entrepreneurial and career aspirations of young graduates in new-age disciplines

Sharjah: More than 20 high school students expanded their learning and knowledge about careers that go beyond the conventional path during a 10-day interactive programme held at the Sheraa Hub at the University of Sharjah, in partnership with Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah and School of Humanity, a Sheraa alumni.

The ‘Jobs of the Future’ programme highlighted how the constant technological developments around the world have opened doors for opportunities both in the virtual and physical realms, and equipped participants with the knowledge of essential skills and mindsets to be developed to thrive in these new career options. Each day, participants gained an overview of a job likely to serve people best in the future and which relies on skills as varied as analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Amongst the career options explored during the 10-day programme are VR/AR designer, medical technologist, AI consultant, visual storyteller, sustainability consultant, wellbeing officer, data analyst, and learning designer. Towards the end of the series, the participants gained vital knowledge about the importance of learning, unlearning, and relearning, and were equipped with the tools to build outstanding and effective resumes and portfolios to help them