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Central to Dolphin’s long term recruitment strategy is the need to communicate to the crop of young Emiratis and Qataris who have yet to embark on a career. Over the years, Dolphin has developed relationships With Educational Institutions and supported important initiatives that help young Nationals prepare for careers. These include:

Career Fairs
Dolphin Energy actively participates in careers fairs in both the UAE and Qatar and uses these events as a platform to provide prospective employees the opportunity to learn about Dolphin Energy and the policies and programs in place that support career progression.

Building Alliances With Educational Institutions
One of the ways Dolphin Energy profiles itself among potential recruits is in the way the company builds alliances with local educational institutions. In both the UAE and Qatar, Dolphin Energy works closely with the institutions to raise awareness of the sector in the hope that young Nationals consider Dolphin’s support in career growth, development and progression:

• UAE Higher Colleges of Technology
Dolphin is working with the UAE HCT to fast track a selection of students for the company’s technical program. Each student will combine work experience while working towards a Higher Diploma and a Bachelor’s degree to complement their practical training. The program also includes month long summer placements at Dolphin Energy, in addition to two, six month placement programs that combine practical experience with a positive learning environment.

• College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CONA-Q)
The internationally-accredited programs from CONA-Q offer a wide range of vocational programs relevant to Dolphin’s needs, such as Engineering and IT.

• Texas A&M
Dolphin Energy Qatar is forging similar relationships with educational institutions in the country including Texas A&M University and Carnegie Mellon.

•The Tawteen Initiative
Dolphin is also a keen supporter of the Tawteen Initiative which was set up in 2007 by the Emirates Foundation and prepares young Emirati men and women for careers in the private sector. As sponsor of the Maa’bar Al Najaah or ‘Bridge to Success’ program, Dolphin supported the recruitment of Emiratis into the energy sector by developing a program that focused on the soft skills required for the industry. Following this, Dolphin was asked to provide technical support on a career mentoring program that helped advise students on career choices.

Intern program
Dolphin Energy works with educational institutions to run internship programs for young graduates. Interns spend up to two months in full time placement, benefiting from on the job training and applying theory into practical experiences every single day. Of paramount importance is the development of soft skills required for delivering to a high standard on a day to day basis.

High School Students Summer Training
Qatari Nationals can join Dolphin for one month in the summer to have their first taste of the working world. This is a key method of generating interest in the company and the energy sector.