Talents of Endearment Business Smart Apprenticeships

"Throughout this work-placement, I learned a lot about myself and my career goals ... it was really fun, and I had to engaged with a lot of girls  ... I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Abed, who was one of the greatest coaches I've ever encountered. I worked in the marketing and sales department, and I really learned a lot about how we market our brand. My self-esteem was increased because coach encouraged us to share our opinions throughout this work-placement ...There was a sense of belonging there and we accomplished a lot together as a team."

Afnan Katheeri, UAE

"Through the collaborative experience, we learned a lot from each other how to empower each other and have effective communication; we discussed work issues and worked together as a team. This will help me through my career to be productive, creative and innovative, to establish team goals and create a clear and compelling cause ... my self-confidence improved so much especially when it came to asking questions in front of everyone to get an advise, something I couldn't do before."

Fatema Alharthi, UAE

"It was an interesting experience I loved the concept of each project and how each department work together in those projects giving a chance to interact and evaluate each other work on a different point of view ... it will help me to be more precise and efficient on how to know what people like if for example ... the training will help me to initiate work and start communication and be quick on finishing my tasks ... Now, I feel more confident in working and communicating with different departments easily."

Fatima Alameri, UAE 

"It was a great place to express and expand our knowledge and think outside of the box ... It has helped me increase self-assurance and character, and it helped me learn how to connect with others ... It was well-presented and well-explained ... everything was clear and straightforward ...  Dr. Abed Baidas was very cooperative, always available, and responsive with great and honest feedback ... Now, I feel I am very prepared."

Haya AlAli, UAE

"What I learned from my work placement journey  will help me build my future career because I learned how to face difficulties, socialize with others, and think positively ... Our coach  is the best coach in the world. He is very kind, cooperative, and a supporter; words can't describe how amazing he is; always thinks positively, even in challenging situations. He always encourages us to take risks and try new things to build ourselves and never feel afraid of failing because failing is the first step of success. My personality has changed 180 degrees. Now, I am more social, think positively, never feel afraid of failing, and became more confident."

Ghalya Alshehyari, UAE  

"Now, I am more capable of planning and goal setting ... I enjoyed promoting diverse cultures and do more work in less time ... The coach inspired new ways of thinking and new ways of approaching the challenges an individual may face ... I have developed collaboration skills that will enable me to successfully work toward a common goal with others. This includes clear messaging, actively listening, taking responsibility of my mistakes, and respecting the diversity of your colleagues.

Fatima Abdullah , UAE

"I enjoyed this training because everything was sharing with teams and I learned from each other ... I learned a lot of things that will help in my career and how to deal with staff and how to finish my work on time ... Working as a team to solve problems together, strengthened my self-confidence and my personality."
Abrar Alkatheeri, UAE 

"For me I am not a social person, but this work-placement helped me to get along with project and department members, and that will help me in my career in future ... because of the team work, I can now communicate freely with people ...The coach was good; he helped us a lot and he was always available for any question or problem we may have, also he gives good advice ... the overall experience was good."

Amna Alhameeri, UAE

"My collaborative experience during the training was beneficial, it helps me ask all the time and don’t be shy, and it helps me with department and the projects. At the same time, we are different teams in each department working on projects. We learned to help others when they needed help."   

Ahood Almarzooqi, UAE