Majid Al Futtaim Retail, owner of Carrefour in the UAE, has launched its retail graduate programme in collaboration with 12 top universities across six countries, namely Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan and the UAE.
The move aims to empower and recruit 75 graduates of various nationalities for its regional Carrefour operations, allocating 50 per cent of the positions to talented female candidates.
This initiative also serves to strengthen the retailer’s position as an investor in talent development.
Senior vice president of human capital and sustainability at Majid Al Futtaim Retail, Samar Elmnhrawy, said: “The Retail Graduate Programme represents our dedication to supporting the young generation in kickstarting their careers in the retail industry.
“By offering comprehensive on-the-job training and exposure to different facets of the business, we aim to fast-track the career progression of these graduates and build a strong leadership pipeline for the future of retail.”
Through its collaborations with two universities in the UAE – Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai and the American University of Sharjah – Majid Al Futtaim Retail establishes a collaborative platform and hopes to attract top talent and facilitate the development of a qualified workforce.
“At Majid Al Futtaim Retail, we believe in investing in young talent and providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Our Retail Graduate Programme is designed to foster the professional growth and development of these individuals, while also fulfilling our vision to generate positive social impact on our communities. This programme serves as a testament to our dedication towards achieving one of the core priorities of the UAE national agenda, which is to build human capital while nurturing tomorrow’s retail leaders,” added Mr Elmnhrawy.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications before August 31.
The courses are scheduled to begin on October 1.
