The Arab Contractors (AC) is one of the leading construction companiesin the Middle East and Africa. Their projects extend to cover the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. 70,000 employees work in collaboration with customers, partners, and suppliers in more than 25 countries. The focus of AC’s contributions is on higher and technical education, professional engineering, sustainable development, unemployment, health, humanities, disaster relief and community welfare.
Support to Higher Education
The Arab Contractors Company has developed its human resources through the Institute of Construction Engineering and Management using state-of-the-art training methods to cope with the globalization system which demands culture change. AC offers training programs to undergraduates and postgraduates. AC may also sponsor research projects that are of interest to its activities.
Type of Support
Training
AC provides training programs to students and graduates from engineering universities. The training covers the preparation and qualification of engineers of civil, mechanical, and electrical departments. It covers many areas; including engineering knowledge and practice, management and quality, commercial aspects, contracts and tendering, decision-making, safety and health, and environment.
Duration of Support
Three months (starting in June and ending in August).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should be students or graduates of civil/mechanical and electrical engineering colleges.
Application Procedures
Students should send a formal proposal along with a letter from the university.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted all year round.
For the year 2013: Applications are accepted from 5 May 2013 to 28 June 2013.
Contact
Dr. Mohamed Youssef, Manager of Institute of Construction Engineering and Management
E-mail:
m.youssef@arabcont.com
Additional Information
The Arab Contractors Company supports training for many vocational education schools.