CUC Ulster University, GWC to collaborate on training, research and upskilling programmes

City University College, in partnership with Ulster University (CUC Ulster University) and GWC Logistics (GWC), have announced a partnership to expand opportunities for student internships and further workforce development in Qatar.
This alliance will allow both Qatari and non-Qatari students from CUC Ulster to gain valuable, practical experience with GWC through internships.

It will provide hands-on understanding of the logistics industry’s functioning and expose students to real-world scenarios, complementing their classroom learning.

In addition, the partnership will bring forth a fantastic opportunity for GWC employees to advance their education with limited scholarships offered by CUC Ulster, spanning a range of UK-certified programmes .
CUC Ulster University executive dean Dr Faris Gorashi said: “GWC’s vision is perfectly aligned with CUC Ulster University’s vision.”

“We are a forward-thinking university and we believe that the hard and soft skills that the students acquire through their internships are equivalent to the knowledge that they gain,” he said. “We are starting from the beginning with our students to gain exposure in the job market and learn the soft skills necessary to become leaders.”

“The co-operation between CUC Ulster University and GWC will have a tremendous effect, not only the development of the students themselves, but on the work sector as a whole,” Dr Gorashi added.

Another significant facet of this agreement involves the introduction of GWC to the Qatar Skills Training Centre (QSTC), a long-established leader in corporate training, and also a subsidiary of Artan Consulting and Education Services.
The QSTC will offer a wide variety of training and development services, further reinforcing the partnership’s commitment to employee growth and development.

“We think the GWC Internship programme will have a big impact on the students of CUC Ulster University, providing students with real-life exposure to the workplace and specifically, world-class logistics,” said GWC human resources director Hamad M Abuqaba al-Marri. “The essence of our partnership with CUC underscores GWC’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young talent and driving Qatar’s economic diversification.”