On the 27th February 2007 a Symposium was held and under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed Ben Zayed Al Nahyan. The Tawteen Programme was launched and thirteen projects were conceived to develop and deliver sustainable solutions to learning and development in the UAE. On the 23 rd October 2007 , 8 projects were advanced to pilot stage.
The Tawteen programme is an initiative of the Emirates Foundation and private sector partners to:
- Leverage private sector support and best practice models, as well as mobilise private sector funding;
- Equip Emiratis with the mindset and relevant skills for future employment in the UAE and in the global economic market;
- Co-ordinate with existing successful projects across the UAE, for the benefit of our community.
The Emirates Foundation is the founding partner of the Tawteen Programme in the UAE. This programme model was launched with the MENA Learning and Leadership programme. Represented on the MENA LLP board are British Council, BP, Compass Rose, DLA Piper, Emirates Foundation, International Power, Middle East Association, Rolls-Royce and Shell.
By combining the four key pillars of society: Private Sector, Government, Civil Society and Academia across the programme our objectives are to:
- Unlock local talent and empower local individuals
- Enhance access to learning and skills development
- Ensure access to meaningful employment for locals
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