There is a high demand from the Middle East private sector, for competent local talent, with a balance between education and relevant on-the-job training. Nurturing innovative talent is a fundamental priority because of the immense benefits it brings to the economy and society. The five month, intensive Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme, an initiative by Seera Group, is designed to develop and enhance career prospects in areas of strategic entrepreneurial and digital management for the Arab youth. This will be established by training and developing the candidate’s soft and hard skills, through on-the-job work experience, training and mentorship, and networking opportunities, needed in the job market particularly in the innovative technology companies.
The Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme is for KSA or GCC nationals and Arab nationals residing in the GCC, who are fresh university graduates or individuals with less than 3 years of work experience with backgrounds in business and technology development.
The Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme will run for five consecutive months, starting September until January from 9am – 6pm, everyday for 5 days a week, excluding weekends (Friday and Saturday) and public holidays.
The Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme is for candidates between 21-26 years of age.
The selection process of the candidates for the Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme are based on the following criteria:
The Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme will be based in Dubai
20 successful KSA/GCC nationals and Arab nationals residing in the GCC will be chosen post the assessment, for the Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme.
The Jadarah Talent Accelerator assessment entails:
The assessment for the Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme will be one-day event only, in Dubai (location), where candidates will be screened.
In its second cohort, 20 candidates will be chosen based on a rigorous selection process by industry professionals.
There will be a fixed compensation to cover living expenses only.
There will be accommodation provision for only GCC students who are not based in the UAE.
Applicants will be evaluated through a rigorous selection process, at an assessment centre that will require them to present, participate in a group exercise, and be prepared to be interviewed in accordance to four essential competencies:
Upon a five month completion, the Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme will offer four different career options, based on the performance and output levels of the candidates. They are:
The Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme is designed to guarantee you a fast-track access to the limitless opportunities available in the digital market, enabling you to meet your career aspirations that include:
The intensive five month Jadarah Talent Accelerator Programme founded by Seera Group has partnered with regional and global digital giants such as: Google, Twitter, Amadeus and Udacity, to meet the distinct demands of technology and online businesses in the Middle East. With a clear focus on finding motivated and tech-savvy Arab youth, the programme is designed to to expand the scope and competency of regional talent within the innovative technology companies.