Dubai Customs has developed the concept of summer camps through a progressive training and learning model that turns the summer break into a journey of awareness-building and career decision-making.
The model connects students with workplace environments, introduces them to university disciplines, and develops the skills required by the economy of the future.
Dubai Summer Camp embodies this shift by offering an experience that combines learning with professional exposure. It reinforces Dubai Customs’ vision of investing early in human capital, preparing national talent that is better equipped for future requirements, and strengthening the integration between education and the labour market before students enter university.
Stimulate workplace environments
The programme benefited 26 students across two training cohorts, with each cohort running for 12 training days, for a total of 24 training days. The experience was designed to simulate real workplace environments, strengthen the values of responsibility, discipline and commitment, and enable students to gain practical experience before choosing their university specialisations and career paths.
The camp featured 11 training and introductory programmes delivered by Dubai Customs departments in cooperation with a network of strategic partners, including the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and Ferjan Dubai.
“Dubai Summer Camp gives students the opportunity to discover their capabilities, experience workplace environments and understand the needs of the economy before making their academic decisions,” remarked Khamis Al Muhairi, Director, Human Resources Department and Acting Director, Dubai Logistics Academy, Dubai Customs.
