MoHRE, MoE and Nafis launch teaching specialist program

He Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Emirates Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) have launched the Teaching Specialist Programme, which offers specialized training and bridging programs required in the labor market for Emirati job seekers, as well as career opportunities. professional accreditation whose objective is to qualify nationals to work. in the private educational sector.

The program aims to recruit 1,000 Emiratis in the education sector annually, starting in 2024, and will continue for four years until reaching 4,000 Emiratis. The program seeks to equip UAE nationals with the knowledge and skills to work in administrative and teaching positions.

He Teaching Specialist Program It consists of four phases, including administrative professions, as well as teaching positions in Arabic, Islamic, social studies and national identity, as well as kindergarten, primary school and special education teachers, and educational guidance specialists and leadership positions.

The program is aimed at Emirati job seekers registered with the Nafis platform with a bachelor’s degree in education, for teaching and related professions, as well as a high school degree, for administrative and auxiliary functions.

Those interested in joining the program can register at the Nafis platform.

The program is expected to play a key role in supporting private educational institutions to achieve their annual Emiratization targets by facilitating employment contracts with program participants or through the Student Citizen Employment Contract.

Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirates Talent Competitiveness Councilsaying,

“Today we focus on the education sector, a sector that is crucial to nurturing future generations and providing them with the knowledge and understanding that allows them to actively contribute to building the future of our nation. Our mission today is dedicated to empowering citizens of the UAE. and equip them with the necessary skills and qualifications to work within the education sector, so that they become accomplished, skilled and dynamic educators who are fully prepared to guide and inspire the next generation.”

“Teaching is a noble and inspiring profession. We are proud of our nation’s leading academic institutions, both in the government and private sectors. And in recognition of the importance of this sector, we aim to encourage more citizens of the UAE to be part of it and participate within the Teaching Specialist Program, and we promise that they will acquire valuable knowledge that not only qualifies them as educators, but also integrates them into the nation’s mission of being pioneers and leaders in this sector. vital”,

he added.

Ayesha Belharfia, MoHRE Undersecretary for Emiratization Affairssaying,

“Education plays a crucial and direct role in building the generations that will lead our future, therefore, at MoHRE we are placing great importance on facilitating job opportunities for Emirati citizens within this vital sector, with the aim of improving their contributions to nurturing future generations.

“We look forward to supporting and witnessing the achievements of the Nafis Teaching Specialist Programme, as well as enriching the UAE’s education sector with qualified and distinguished Emirati educators. We consider them builders of the future as they will aim to instil our values ​​and concepts. and aspirations towards the next generation”,

she added.

Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of Higher Education Academic Affairs at the Ministry of Education, He highlighted the Ministry’s belief in the crucial role of teachers in shaping the skills of future generations and contributing to the development of the nation.

“The Ministry is committed to collaborating with its strategic partners to create initiatives and programs that promote Emiratization in the education sector.”

he said.

Dr. Al Mualla aggregate,

“We are confident that this program will be a turning point for citizens interested in the private education sector. It will provide them with the training and experience necessary to meet the demands of the labor market and help shape the future we aspire to achieve.”

With the aim of implementing the program in accordance with the highest standards, the Emirates Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) signed five MoUs with the Higher Schools of Technology, the United Arab Emirates University, the University of Sharjah, the Sharjah Academy of Education and the Emirates College of Advanced Education. .

The partnerships aim to improve cooperation and coordination in the implementation of transition and development programs for administrative professions, teaching professions and school-related jobs, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Nafis.

These agreements also aim to improve the competitiveness of the Emirati workforce and promote sustainable employment opportunities for them, particularly in the private education sector, in addition to qualifying and upskilling Emirati job seekers and equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the education sector. .

The five academic institutions are committed to designing and implementing specific training programs based on the specific training needs of the sector, and which will ensure the employment of UAE nationals in the targeted jobs. In addition, the institutions will provide the necessary support to complete the registration processes, examinations, admissions and the monitoring of individual development plans, among other operational matters.

Academic entities will provide qualified trainers, laboratories and workshops that will effectively enhance students’ knowledge and skills, while ensuring quality results that meet the highest industry standards.

News source: Emirates News Agency