Free course for UAE students to get job in shipping and logistics industry

The Indian Institute of Logistics (IIL) will offer practical course for employment to fully accredited students in private and public sectors in the UAE at no cost for 90 days, said a media release.

This initiative will open doors for students in India also to find jobs in the Middle East in a more structured way. Local candidates of the Middle East will now be able to certify with a specialized course in logistics and shipping

The Indian Institute of Logistics is affiliated with several renowned international universities such as the London School of Business Managements, UK.

Transworld Group of Companies, DP World and Free Zone Ports have joined hands with this initiative to encourage practical training for interested candidates and promote “logistics” as an exclusive subject.

UAE is one of the fastest growing hub for shipping and logistics and necessary measures were required to have a platform offering specialized programmes. This initiative taken, will work as an added benefit for all students seeking jobs and employers who are seeking relief from training and hiring incompetent individuals, to betterment the coming year 2012.

Since industry is expecting growth for the next year, it is necessary that specialized trained individuals are hired who understand the industry and do not have to spend time on training.

IIL has organised a trade meet in Dubai to announce their concerns about the industry in the Middle East.

The event was attended by DP World HR Director, Masoud Al Noori, Ritesh Rama Krishnhnan, Director of Transworld Group of Companies, Dr. Abdul Sattar Ahmed Al Alusi-Chancellor of Ittihad University, Capt. VJ Pushpa Kumar- Director of Indian Institute of Logistics, Brian Mckerchar- Operations Manager, DA Desk FZE, and Sudesh Chaturvedi, Treasurer of the Dubai Shipping Agents Association, to discuss specialized programmes, job placements and internship benefits for accredited students from India and Dubai.