Dubai College Of Tourism Announces New Industry Training Initiatives

Dubai College of Tourism announces new industry training initiatives

Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, a vocational education institution established as part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has introduced a Summer Tourism Camp that aims to provide children between the ages of 10-13 years with hands-on experience of working in the industry

DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 27th May, 2019) Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, a vocational education institution established as part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has introduced a Summer Tourism Camp that aims to provide children between the ages of 10-13 years with hands-on experience of working in the industry.

With an emphasis on practical learning, the camp will cover a broad range of activities from cooking classes to day trips in Dubai, giving students an opportunity to learn more about the industry and Dubai’s diverse tourism proposition including hospitality, retail, events and the culinary arts.

The Summer Camp is now open for registration for attendance starting from 7th July to 18th July, 2019.

DCT has also announced a series of Summer Short Courses, to be conducted by seasoned industry professionals.

The college will also offer students a 30-hour ‘English for Hospitality’ programme, developed to help them learn specialised communication skills needed when dealing with customers or colleagues. Prospective students who enroll by 1 June 2019 will receive an Early Enrolment Discount of 15 percent when signing up for these industry-leading courses.

Essa Bin Hadher, General Manager of Dubai College of Tourism, said: "The launch of the new training courses further cements our position as the Primary enabler of human capital in Dubai’s tourism and hospitality industries. At DCT, we are committed to nurturing and educating students by helping them to develop their practical knowledge, industry experience and personal skills. We are confident that our latest courses will assist in equipping students with the relevant tools to allow them to work and succeed in the city they call home."