ADEK expands summer work placements, giving 578 Abu Dhabi students hands-on career experience
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has expanded its Work Placement Program for Summer 2026, providing 578 high school students with the opportunity to gain hands-on workplace experience, explore career pathways, and make more informed decisions about their futures. Building on the success of last year's pilot, this summer marked a significant expansion, with opportunities…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has broadened its Summer Work Placement Program in 2026, granting 578 high school students the chance to gain practical workplace experience. This expansion, resulting from last year's pilot success, now spans Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, with 23 industry partners from sectors like hospitality, banking, healthcare, and technology.
The program's popularity is evident, with over 2,900 applications submitted by students eager to explore careers beyond the classroom. Through placements in diverse industries, students gain firsthand experience of professional environments, identify career paths, and understand workplace skills and expectations. Preparatory sessions and workshops, including AI's impact on future work and UAE values, further enhance the experience.
Structured and supervised for one to two weeks during school breaks, the initiative aligns with industry host organizations' learning outcomes. Positive feedback highlights improved confidence, workplace skills, and informed career choices. The program bridges education and employment while allowing industries to develop Abu Dhabi's future talent pool.
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