Etihad and Khalifa University complete specialist aviation internship programme
The industry-university programme gives emerging UAE talent practical exposure to specialist aviation work and strengthens a future skills pipeline.
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Etihad Airways and Khalifa University have completed an internship programme designed to develop specialised aviation capability among emerging talent in the UAE.
Structured internships let employers assess technical aptitude in a live environment while students connect academic learning with operational standards, safety culture and multidisciplinary teamwork.
For sectors with long training lead times, partnerships with universities can create a more predictable workforce pipeline than waiting for experienced candidates to enter the market.
What it means for employers
- Map internship assignments to future vacancies and scarce skills.
- Give interns named technical mentors and measurable learning goals.
- Convert successful programmes into recurring workforce pipelines.
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Summarised by the Horizon GCC team. Original reporting: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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