Sharjah, UAE. May 3, 2023 – As part of the American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Engineering Al Nukhba Program, the AUS College of Engineering (CEN) and Schneider Electric signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on May 1.
As part of the agreement, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will help build the capacity of CEN students by providing training and internship opportunities, jointly supervising student capstone and research projects, and hosting student field visits to Schneider Electric’s exhibition and research centers. The agreement will also allow for an exchange of knowledge and expertise between CEN’s world-class faculty and Schneider Electric by giving access to AUS students and faculty to Schneider Electric’s Energy University and Schneider Electric Academy Resources.
This collaboration comes as part of the AUS Engineering Al Nukhba Program, which connects CEN with industry partners as part of the college’s strategic goals to increase community engagement; develop a student-focused approach to support their training and education; and enhance research and innovation in key areas that are globally important and align with the UAE’s innovative agenda. As part of their graduation requirements, CEN students must complete an internship of a minimum of 16 weeks. The AUS Engineering Al Nukhba Program forms part of the college’s commitment to helping its students make the most of their internship opportunities, equipping them with the requisite knowledge and skills and connecting them to dynamic corporate and industrial entities that match their major.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Fadi Aloul, Dean of CEN at AUS; Gilles Vermot Desroches, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Institutional Affairs at Schneider Electric; Ayman Ismail, Vice President of Business Development & Government Affairs & Strategy at Schneider Electric; and officials from both institutions.
“University graduates are a key driver of economic growth and innovation, which is why we believe in the need for higher education and industry to work together. At CEN, we are always keen to provide our students with technical and transferable skill sets and competencies that make them stand out in their specialty and help them excel as they carve their own place as experts, entrepreneurs and academics. Schneider Electric is a global industry leader and we are proud to strengthen our collaboration in ways that would support our students and our educational mission and also contribute knowledge and research to industry,” said Dr. Aloul.
“The energy transition could generate millions of new jobs globally by 2030. To prepare for this, collaboration between educators and employers is critical to ensure tomorrow’s engineers are trained to the highest standards. We are laser-focused at Schneider Electric on building value-based partnerships with universities to empower the next generation of talent. Our relationship with American University of Sharjah marks another milestone in our efforts to create new opportunities for youth. We look forward to working together to help young people develop the skills they need to thrive in a competitive jobs market and contribute to the world’s sustainability agenda,” said Ismail.
As one of the Middle East’s top-ranked engineering colleges, CEN empowers the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, independent thinkers, global citizens, entrepreneurs and leaders that will impact the future of the world. The college provides a life-changing experience to students inside and outside the classroom to help them excel as engineers and computer scientists. The faculty engage in cutting-edge research that inspires students during their educational experience at AUS. To know more about AUS College of Engineering, please visit www.aus.edu/cen.
About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan articulated his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.
Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS has come to represent the very best in teaching and research, accredited internationally and recognized by employers the world over for creating graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead in the 21st century.
AUS values learners not driven only by academic success, but by those that embrace our dynamic campus life and embody our ideals of openness, tolerance and respect. This combination of academic excellence and community spirit ensures AUS is filled with world-class faculty and students, poised to become the innovators, thinkers, contributors and leaders of tomorrow.
About AUS’ Silver Jubilee
Celebrating 25 years of excellence, AUS is ranked among the top 10 universities in the Arab world, acclaimed for its academic excellence, multicultural environment and outstanding facilities.
Since 1997, AUS has been nurturing and equipping students to become award-winning architects, designers, scientists, journalists, engineers, innovators, researchers, successful entrepreneurs–and even leaders of the UAE’s space program.
AUS offers 28 undergraduate majors and 45 minors, 15 master’s degrees and four PhD programs in the areas of architecture, design, humanities, science, engineering and business. Formed on the American liberal arts model, all classes are conducted in English.
Students apply their learning through internships, research, conferences, competitions and professional collaborations.
AUS graduates consistently secure roles with leading regional and international employers, and many pursue graduate studies at the world’s top institutions.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software, and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.