Hunt on for future UAE energy pioneers

Fujairah: The quest led by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) to find the UAE’s best and brightest for its Energy Pioneers of tomorrow campaign continues at the Fujairah Career Fair this week.

Enec is offering a range of exclusive scholarships and career opportunities at the three-day exhibition, which is held at the Fujairah Exhibitions Centre under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah.

Enec officially launched its 2013 Energy Pioneers campaign last month to attract and train the most talented science students and experienced professionals to become pioneers of the UAE’s emerging nuclear energy sector.

The scholarships on offer are part of Enec’s Energy Pioneers programme, with this year’s intake seeing a limited amount of 90 scholarship opportunities for UAE nationals to become part of the UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme.

Enec has embarked on a nation-wide outreach programme, which started at the Emirates Skills National Competition last month and has included a tour of universities, schools and careers fairs right across the UAE.

“We are working hard to develop the next generation of nuclear energy leaders and one of our most important priorities at Enec is finding the very brightest minds,” said Mohammad Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Enec.

“Our scholarship programme is helping to identify and train Emiratis who are seeking a long-term and rewarding career path in an industry that will play a critical role in the continued growth of the UAE.”

Enec provides opportunities for scholarships in a Higher Diploma of Nuclear Technology programme through the Abu Dhabi Polytechnic as well as both bachelors and masters programmes across chemical, nuclear, mechanical and electrical engineering. It also offers a significant number of positions for experienced professionals who are looking for a new and exciting challenge.

The company launched its Energy Pioneers programme last year and the initiative has become critical in building a national skill base to staff the UAE’s nuclear energy industry, which will help power the future development of the nation. Enec expects to have more than 2,000 employees by 2020, with a target of 60 per cent Emiratisation. More than 250 talented Emiratis are already enrolled in the scholarships programme.

The Fujairah Career Fair is open until May 18.