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Dolphin Energy is implementing a number of training programs that focus on development, career progression and retention. These include:

Associate Development Program
Open to fresh graduates, the Associate Development Program provides new Emirati and Qatari employees with opportunities to develop soft skills and enhance competencies required for career progression. Dolphin provides on the job training and blends it with training courses, self study and self assessment. In addition, a mentor, coach and assessor are provided to support all participants.

Technical Preparation Program
Designed specifically for High School graduates, the Technical Preparation Program (TPP) offers young Qataris the opportunity to develop competency based skills required for technician and operator roles.

Cross Posting Opportunities
In addition, Dolphin works closely with its shareholders Occidental Petroleum Company, Total and Mubadala Development Company to provide important on the job training opportunities for its National employees.

LEAD Program
Dolphin Energy also uses its corporate connections to provide opportunities for the company’s Emirati employees to partake in Aldar Properties LEAD Program. This is a tailored product which has been developed with the University of Cambridge, UK.

Study Leave and Scholarships
Dolphin also provides opportunities for study leave so that National employees can focus on graduate or post graduate qualifications.

Dolphin also has scholarship opportunities on offer to Emirati and Qatari employees. As one of Dolphin Energy’s shareholders, Total has made spaces available for employees to attend its annual Master’s program in France. All employees must fill certain criteria before they are eligible for a scholarship.

Another unique offering is Dolphin Energy’s own sponsorship program which is open to High School graduates who are employed by Dolphin with a view to sponsoring their higher education and eventual placement in the company. This is a two to three year program and runs in conjunction with the UAE Higher Colleges of Technology.

A similar scheme operates in Qatar, where High School leavers who have finished their on the job training for Operator or Technician positions can take a three year Technologist Diploma at the College of the North Atlantic – Qatar. This can lead to senior staff positions in Dolphin’s Operations Division.

Successful High School students in Qatar can also attend undergraduate programs in selected disciplines at one of the many local university campuses such as Texas A&M or Carnegie Mellon universities.

Succession Planning
Critical to the long term development of our National employees is the provision for succession planning. It is vital that our employees are posted in the right position back in to the company, once they have received extensive training or received further education. It is important that your efforts and hard work are recognized in this manner.