Vocational Education

Recognizing the socio-economic importance of Vocational and Occupational Training, the UAE government has implemented many initiatives to encourage and train UAE nationals and residents in industry-ready trades, including the establishment of organizations such as Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical & Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), National Institute of Vocational Education in Dubai (NIVE), Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute (ADVETI) and National Qualification Authority (NQA) in Abu Dhabi.

Where vocational courses improve entry to the job market

As the UAE progressively moves forward, Vocational courses are becoming increasingly important for individuals looking to advance their career or develop deeper specialization. From first time job entry level skills, through to higher level management or technical skills, GETEX will focus on vocational programmes to ensure that newcomers to the job market can adapt to competition.

Occupational education is being recognized as an important component for individuals wanting to make an immediate entry or advancement in careers such as aviation, hospitality, fashion, nursing, teaching, creative arts or public service. These professions are becoming increasingly popular in the Middle East.

Existing demand among residents in the UAE indicates the following courses will be in focus at GETEX 2012:

• Public Service
• Aviation
• Architecture & Construction
• Teaching
• Media
• Nursing
• Retail
• Industrial & Technical Training
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Creative Arts
• Information Technology

We guarantee you will meet:

• Mature students wanting to develop or diversify their skill set
• Young people who don’t have the time or the resources for a full-fledged degree
• People with high school and under-graduate degrees wanting to enter the job market
• Young Emirati nationals eager to get trained for entry into private or public service