In Partnership with EADS Defence & Security, Young Arab Leaders | YAL offers Internships to Arab students in Europe and the Middle East
- Part of the Internship Program of the Young Arab Leaders organisation
- 20 Internship positions provided for Arab students
18 January 2010
EADS Defence & Security (DS) and the Young Arab Leaders | YAL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide work placements for Arab university students.
20 young Arab students in their third and fourth year of university will be given the opportunity to intern with different departments of DS in Europe and the Middle East. The 20 candidates will be nominated by YAL according to a defined criteria; the final selection will be made by DS. The Internships, typically lasting three to six months, are intensive training programs, complete with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assigned tasks for which the Interns will be held accountable.
These coveted placements will give Arab Youth a global exposure and an entry point into the dynamic aeronautical, defence and security industry. Youth will come in contact with international management expertise, giving them ample opportunities to exchange knowledge and to build relationships. The placements will also highlight other job opportunities in the industry within the region as well as internationally.
Since its inception in 2004, YAL has worked with the business community to design Programs to help young Arab achievers become true leaders and triggers of positive change. Thanks to these Programs, Beneficiaries of both genders have been exposed to international expertise and experiences to help them acquire global leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. These qualities may prove indispensable in the economic development of the region.
YAL Programs are based on regional needs identified through researching the current challenges facing the Arab Youth. They are championed by YAL Members, all leaders in their own right, and evaluated on a continuous basis to assess impact and efficiency.
About EADS Defence & Security (DS):
EADS Defence & Security (DS) is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2008, DS – with around 23,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.7 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008, EADS generated revenues of € 43.3 billion and employed a workforce of about 118,000.
For further information on EADS, contact:
| Susanne Hartwein |
Tel.: +49 (0) 731 392 1757 mailto: susanne.hartwein@eads.com |
About Young Arab Leaders | YAL:
The Young Arab Leaders is a network of Arab men and women who have seen the power of action in their own lives, reached unprecedented levels of success for their age and can see beyond today’s difficulties to a vision of a prosperous Arab future. These leaders are currently in prominent positions of responsibility and strive for extraordinary achievement. They believe that their efforts today can have an impact tomorrow - on their communities, their countries and the region as a whole.
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For further information on YAL, contact:
| Sabina Giado | Communications Coordinator – YAL |
Tel.: + 971 4 401 19915 Cellphone: +971 50 295 4496 |
| Rachid El Hassani | Account Manager - GolinHarris |
Tel.: + 971 4 332 3308 – ext. 204 Cellphone: +971 50 950 1525 |
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