Commemorating the 2018 Omani Youth Day, 20 students from CAS participated in the 5-day Creative People Solutions Youth Leadership intensive course. It was created to assist students uncover the five C’s of leadership improvement: Character, Competence, Choices, Connections and Commitment. Each day focused on a single of these foundational qualities to empower the leaders of tomorrow and unlock their complete prospective with integrity and self-discipline at the core of their journey.
Amer Hubais, government affairs manager at Octal, stated, “The occasion of Omani Youth Day is a reminder to all of us that the next generation will carry the baton of leadership in social, environmental and economic development of Oman. We recognise the significance of empowering young people and guide them towards living up to their full potential. We would like to thank the College of Applied Sciences Salalah for this initiative, which is vital in providing Omani youth with the tools they need to embark on successful professional journeys and foster development in their communities. We would like to thank the College of Applied Sciences Salalah and Creative People Solutions for making this course a huge success. Such initiatives are vital in providing Omani youth with the tools they need to embark on successful professional journeys and foster development in their communities. Taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture, it’s our collective responsibility in society to mentor, inspire and empower youth today, to be ready for tomorrow.”
Dr Zubeir Izaruku Dafalla, assistant dean of Academic Affairs and Scientific at College of Applied Sciences Salalah, stated, “Our main objective of this course is to introduce students to key skillsets to guide them on to succeed professionally. We are nurturing their leadership traits and raising their awareness on the endless possibilities available for them as tomorrow’s leaders. I thank all our partners including Octal and Creative People Solutions for their support in making this initiative a huge success.”
A student stated, “Thank you to the organisers for their efforts. This programme is enriching us with key traits.”
Information Source: Muscat Daily