The UAE Ministry of Culture has held the first meeting of the Creative Careers Program, in collaboration with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council "Nafis" at the Ajman Cultural Center – Al Jurf.
Tuesday’s meeting is considered a first step towards achieving the objectives of the Creative Careers Program, which aims to upskill Emiratis in the creative, cultural, and artistic fields, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The program aims to contribute to developing a highly skilled workforce that meets the needs of the private sector, it said.
This event, attended by Major General Shaikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ajman Police, and Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, who were briefed on the event that brings together approximately 66 federal and local entities, including 20 private companies, five free zones, recruitment firms, and 22 universities and colleges.
“The Ministry is committed to translating the leadership’s vision of investing in young talents of both genders, empowering them, and harnessing their skills within the cultural and creative industries,” said Al Nakhi.
“This sector is a vital contributor to the national economy, offering diverse opportunities that align with the aspirations of youth and their desire to work in the private sector, particularly in culture and the arts. By fostering this talent, the Ministry not only supports the dreams of the nation's youth but also strengthens the cultural and economic landscape of the nation.”
"The Creative Careers Program offers a platform for young national talents to play a key role in the rapidly growing cultural and creative sector, both locally and regionally and globally,” he added.
The Creative Careers Program offers participation opportunities for many local and federal entities, private companies, free zones, universities, and recruitment companies. These include 20 private companies, five free zones, recruitment firms, and 22 universities and colleges.
The program will provide job seekers of both genders with diverse options to engage in the labor market within the cultural and creative industries sector.
