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High school leavers contemplatingtheir next education movewillbe spoilt for choice tomorrow asover 100 higher education institutionsprepare to launchtheir latestdegree programmes at the UAE’s leading education, training and careers fair.
NAJAH Education, Training and Careers Fair will take place from 29-31 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), and will be buzzing with activity as leading universities present the latest education options to students, while qualified career counsellorsoffer guidance to graduates, and professionals who want to advance their career opportunities.
According to a Workforce Planning Study commissioned by Dubai International Academic City and held in conjunction with Deloitte, the UAE is the fourth most attractive education destination in the world for students seeking to pursue their studies abroad, and the most attractive education destination among emerging market economies, beating the likes of Singapore and Australia.
This will come as good news to the many UAE-based universities launching their newest programmes at NAJAH, including the New York Institute of Technology, which will introduce an MSc in Instructional Technology, and the American University in the Emirates, which will unveil its MA in Sport Management, along with a BA and MA in Security and Strategic Studies.
TheUniversity of Bradford will launch anMSc in Nursing Studies, while the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, University of Wollongong, and European International Collegewill also launch new programmes at the three-day event.
New to NAJAH this year, the Abu Dhabi-based educational consultancy, Be You Internationalwill introduce various programmes and workshops based on experiential learning and co-activity models for teenagers and high school graduates.
Randa El Zein, Founder of Be You International and a highly experienced and certified life coach, said: “Major life transitions, whether it is for a teenager between high school and university, or a fresh graduate between university and career life, is a big undertaking. Our skills, services and products will help these teenagers make the right decisions and plan their future.
“NAJAH is the ideal platform to meet these teenagers who have just finished school and are now looking at an ocean of career options.Our mission is to create empowering and innovative services, products and workshops for youth, to help them build a good future.”
KhurramSaeed, NAJAH Exhibition Director, said: “The variety of education institutions participating at NAJAH and the range of programmes being launched highlight the burgeoning education landscape of the UAE and reveal the country’s potential as a top class higher education destination.
“Over thenext three days, visitors will learn all they need know about the education, training, and career options available to them in the UAE and abroad – whether that’s looking for the right university to attend, landing the perfect job, or just seeking advice to help them make the best decisions about their futures.”
Organised by Informa Exhibitions, NAJAH Education, Training and Careers Fair is held under the patronage His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Development, andsupported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Abu Dhabi Education Council and Dubai International Academic City.
The 2013 edition of NAJAH is sponsored by ALHOSN University, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), Be You International, Berkeley MiddleEast and Masdar Institute.
NAJAH is free to attend and open from 10:00am – 7:00pm until 31 October. Up to date information on the exhibition can be found at www.facebook.com/NAJAHonline or www.najahonline.com.
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