Empowering Leadership

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Initiative Concept: 

The Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders is simply a give back initiative by the participating organisations that aligns with the UAE’s aspiration to equip youth with essential skills, fostering innovation and leadership. This free programme bridges academic learning with real-world insights, preparing students to excel in a competitive global economy and demonstrating a commitment to supporting the educational landscape in the UAE.

The Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders initiative is designed as a collaborative outreach focused on nurturing relationships between universities and industry leaders while elevating the educational experience for students. This free initiative positions itself as an essential investment in student growth, emphasising the development of practical knowledge, fostering valuable industry connections, and cultivating the skills required for a successful future.

Backed by respected organizations and partners such as Deloitte, UGIH, and various country-specific business councils (e.g., the Swiss Business Council), this initiative supports the UAE’s national vision of developing a knowledge-based economy and enhancing human capital. Through free experiential learning activities, including international trade contests, industry sessions, and entrepreneurial simulations, the program seeks to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications.

This initiative not only enriches student development but also demonstrates the commitment of participating organizations to the CSR-focused goal of contributing to the educational landscape in the UAE.

The Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Initiative is a strategic programme designed to deepen university-industry relationships and enrich students’ learning experiences. Offered at no cost, it emphasises practical exposure, critical industry linkages, and skill-building to prepare students for future success.

Support and Collaboration: With the backing of partners like Deloitte, UGIH, and country-specific business councils (e.g., Swiss Business Council), this initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision of fostering a knowledge-based economy and building human capital.

Programme Structure: Universities have the flexibility to select and run any or all of the three available programmes at different times, tailored to their academic calendar:

1. International Trade Contest (4 hours)
   • Organised in collaboration with one or more country-specific business councils.
   • Students are challenged to develop strategic trade plans, gaining insights into international trade and real-world problem-solving.
2. Deloitte Industry Sessions (2 hours)
   • Sessions cover industry trends and career guidance, including:
     • Careers in Tech and Consulting
     • AI Applications in Industry
     • ESG Awareness and its Impact
     • Analytics, Healthcare, Marketing, and Cybersecurity Trends
   • Designed to expose students to varied career paths and emerging market insights.
3. Entrepreneurship Odyssey by UGIH (6 hours)
   • A hands-on entrepreneurship game simulating the real-world journey of building a business.
   • Encourages innovation, teamwork, and strategic decision-making.

Programme Delivery: Each programme is conducted on-campus by UGIH and its partners, offering flexibility in scheduling and high-impact, experiential learning.

Objective: Strengthen engagement with universities through free, value-adding programmes that support the UAE’s goal of empowering youth with essential skills for innovation and leadership.

Please send an email to Ms Malak Jaber at malak.j@ureka.co.uk to setup a zoom meeting to discuss this opportunity. You may reach her at +971 50 207 3899.