Abu Dhabi:The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and PureHealth have announced a new partnership aimed at creating career opportunities for Emirati talent to become Inclusion Specialists in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration will offer a specialized training and certification program focused on equipping Emiratis with the skills necessary to provide inclusive educational support.
According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership leverages ADEK's educational expertise alongside PureHealth's healthcare capabilities to enhance student wellbeing and establish an inclusive education system. This initiative aligns with ADEK's priorities for private education, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and succeed.
The partnership is also part of ADEK and PureHealth's broader efforts for Emiratisation, providing structured career paths for UAE nationals beyond traditional teaching roles. This initiative supports ADEK's Emiratisation Policy for Private Education by offering new career opportunities in specialized education and support roles, thus strengthening the skilled workforce essential for student wellbeing.
The program, a comprehensive six-month training initiative, will be delivered by ADEK and PureHealth. It includes specialized clinical training via SAKINA, PureHealth's mental health network, along with supervised placements in Abu Dhabi’s private and charter schools. The agreement was formalized by Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, Undersecretary of ADEK, and Saeed Al Kuwaiti, Group CEO of SEHA, with notable figures present during the signing.
The training program offers two distinct pathways one for Emirati job seekers to become certified Inclusion Assistants, and another for current Inclusion Assistants to advance into specialized Inclusion Teacher roles. The program aims to certify up to 120 new Inclusion Assistants and upskill up to 130 current ones annually.
Participants will receive certification upon completion, supporting long-term career progression and enabling further qualifications in special education and allied health professions. This initiative reflects ADEK and PureHealth's commitment to developing Emirati talent and expanding career opportunities critical to Abu Dhabi's future, complementing existing national talent development programs and PureHealth's Emirati Development Centre.
