Training school needs to open its closed doors for expatriates as well
Well developed human capital is one of the main assets to promote country's continuing development. However 1.5 million expatriates have nowhere to sharp their skills and develop their competencies, that can create massive improvement in all sectors.
After a day's work, they should have access to Evening Institutes put up by the Govt. for specifically developing the human capital. There is a Govt. backed training school on C ring road, that allows locals to sharp their skills for taking on job responsibilities. This school has also a path access to many companies that give internships and subsequent employments to passing out trainees.
Recognizing the above fact and keeping in line with the modern day need of skilled human capital it would definitely be beneficial to the country to expand the role of this training school (school should open branches with evening classes, fee and entry to be free for any one) by allowing it to extend its short term evening courses to the aspirant expatriates as well, that would be a big leap forward and set example of openness and benefit sharing in the region.
After basic schooling, training alongside the job is that develops the human capital on the fastest pace, that in return allows the country to take the lead and enjoy consistent gains in every segment. Off the record, the Govt. is now more than keen to acquire skilled and trained people, because that is what is needed to make real improvements in the departments and all across the society. Apart from the laborers, one can see, thousands of expatriates, working in the banks, exchange house, schools, companies, transport, telecommunication, oil and gas, and of course in the trade and industry etc. In the modern times, when competition is growing amongst the nations, the training is considered like food, that feeds the human to energize their hidden skills, bring them out and utilize them for the betterment of country, nation and the people themselves.
Yes. When I was in Dubai, I had been involve with so many workshops and training programs. However it was all designed by my employer.. But in Qatar it is more than 3 years for me now.. but not even one program..except the one which I myself registered from some outside organizations like WISE, some universities in QF etc.. just go to work, finish your job and then Khalas. :).. But what I notice in Qatar is , here they have more interesting international conferences than Dubai.
A very good post about something which has been talked about amongst me and my colleagues for quite sometime now. Training of expats is almost Nil here (as I understand within the expanse of my engagement) unlike Abu Dhabi where on regular intervals we would be sent to attend training programs/ seminars etc. Enabling expats to attend targeted training programs or seminars so that they are acquainted with the latest in the market would definitely bring its obvious advantages to the company and should not be seen as an investment which if made would make the expat quit for greener pastures.
A good idea from Equin0x. However, possibly he is unaware of the ground realities. Most workers here wake up at 5 AM or earlier just to be able to catch the 5:30 bus to their work site. They return by 5:30 PM -- a tired lot, they cook, eat, watch some TV programs, and they are off to bed. They spend their Fridays taking care of their laundry, visiting friends, buying food items for their kitchen. Do they have the time available to attend such classes or training even if they wanted to? Besides, employers hire people who already know the job. The terms "motivation and growth" are here just for the books!
But the knowledge gained would be useful anywhere in the world. Companies to make use of such facilities in the interest of their own growth.
Motivate the employees by spending peanuts instead of sucking their blood.
Expats will be a big help actually...