ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Application Form Class of 2023

Application Form Class of 2023

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Dear Culinary Directors, Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, and Human Resources / Training & Development Managers, The ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Program, the One Million Dirhams Continuing Education Award for the UAE Young Industry Chefs, the first-of-its-kind innovative industry education initiative undertaken by the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai) in strategic partnership with the Emirates Culinary Guild (ECG), City & Guilds, London, and the Worldchefs completed another significant milestone in the year 2022. The graduating class of 2022 was the seventh consecutive batch of this empowerment- through-learning initiative that started in 2015. Last year, thirty-one young chefs joined the inspiring cohort of 156 graduate chefs who passed out over the last seven years. Through this program, 156 young chefs have received an International Vocational Qualification(IVQ) worth USD 6 Million. We are delighted with the outcome of the scholarship program on the candidates, with most of these graduates having exceptionally improved in their delivery at the workplace, with many getting promoted, and several others on the path to becoming leaders in the culinary pace. Like the editions before, all candidates will undergo the intensive ICCA Dubai – ‘Diploma in Advanced Culinary Arts - Cookery / Baking & Patisserie, City & Guilds, UK Level 2 IVQ – Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts – Food Preparation (8064-01) / Patisserie (8064-02), recognised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority- KHDA, Government of Dubai. The program graduates will also be eligible for the ‘WorldChefs Certified Professional Cook’ under the WorldChefs Global Certification Scheme. The scholarship program for the Young Industry Chefs is about changing the lives of the selected chefs and, at the same time, helping support the industry with a quality workforce that will be fully equipped to meet the industry needs of today & tomorrow.

All training programs should be aligned with the opportunities and needs of the future. This smart education approach ties back to the Government of Dubai's broader vision of developing a knowledge-based economy. We are focused on making this a reality at the International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Dubai. We are now inviting Applications ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Class of 2023 and take this opportunity to encourage you to partake in this innovative education-industry initiative by nominating your talented and deserving but financially underprivileged young chef for the program. The reward comes from knowing that each of us can make a difference. Together, let’s make lives happen! Yours sincerely, Sunjeh Raja Director / CEO January 06, 2023 | Page 075 www.iccadubai.ae Watch Video

ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Program The objective of this Innovative Education - Industry Training Initiative is to annually train and support around 40 numbers of talented & deserving, but financially underprivileged young chefs in the Industry through an Annual Continuing Education Award. The program will be delivered over 52 Weeks, as a Day Release Course & Training at ICCA Dubai’s state of the art, purpose built and award winning training kitchen facilities. Norms for Candidate Selection & Industry Commitment to the Program: a. Selection of Candidates The ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Selection Panel will select candidates from the UAE Hospitality Industry based on the following norms and criteria. i. Applicants need to be - Young Chefs in the UAE Hospitality Industry, less than 30 years of age at the time of application. ii. Candidates who are - Talented, Committed, Truly deserving, with potential to Grow but Financially Underprivileged and are required to be nominated by their Executive Chef. iii. Who have - Good Communication skills - Read, Write & Speak English Well. iv. Who Possess - Work Experience - 3 years or more as a Commis Chef, preferably having worked all around the kitchen. v. To Present - All supporting credentials and recommendations, as asked for. vi. To Clear - Personal Interview with the Selection Panel for Final Selections. | Page 09

ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Selection Panel: A selection panel constituting of the following members will oversee the selection and execution of the ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Program - Chef Andy Cuthbert, Mr Sunjeh Raja, Chairman, Emirates Culinary Guild Director & CEO, ICCA Dubai Chairman, Young Chefs World Chefs Chef Uwe Micheel, Ms Shanaaz Raja, President, Emirates Culinary Guild Director of Courses, ICCA Dubai b. Industry Commitment The ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Selection Panel will seek a formal Written Commitment from the respective employers in the Industry, for their employee enrolled in the Scholarship Program i. Commit - One Day towards training - For this Day Release Training Program, this will be addition to the weekly day off. ii. Provide - Basic conveyance allowance to the candidate for the duration of the program. iii. Ensure - The candidate regularly attends the program and is not granted annual leave during the training period to help complete the program. | Page 11

Not just a CSR...a tangible initiative to Change Lives with a World Class Training for a World of Opportunities. Award Winning Training and Facility Training at ICCA Dubai's purpose built, state of the art and world-class, award-winning training kitchen facility with top of the line equipment, cutting edge technology, Qualified Chef instructors and proven training systems. City & Guilds, UK, Qualification Qualification awarded by City & Guilds, UK, the world’s largest awarding body. Established in 1878, City & Guilds certifies more than 2 million students annually the world over. Courses approved / accredited by City & Guilds, UK, are recognised as a sign of quality and standards in more than 100 countries around the world. World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs), Recognized The graduates of the program will be eligible for the ‘WorldChefs Certified Professional Cook’, under the WorldChefs Global Certification Scheme. ICCA Dubai is a recepient of WorldChef’s “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” award, a credit that indicates that the training and education provided at ICCA Dubai meets or exceeds the standards of culinary education established by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WorldChefs), a network of more than 100 global chefs’ associations, representing 10+ million professional chefs worldwide. Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Recognized All programs offered by ICCA Dubai are recognised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) of the Dubai Government, and delivered under its Educational Service Permit. The KHDA is the main government body that oversees the quality of training and education in Dubai, with the goal of creating a high-quality education sector that is focused on happiness and well-being. | Page 13

| Page 15 Emirates Culinary Guild - Industry Chef Support The Emirates Culinary Guild (ECG) is the Worldchefs endorsed association of professional chefs in the UAE. It is a non-profit-making organization dedicated for the advancement of the culinary industry in the country and stages several national and international events, and competitions, annually. Supported by the ECG, Who's Who from the UAE & International Hospitality industry, are invited to support the initiative as Guest Trainers to help enrich the students with Industry Knowledge & best practices. ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Program - Application for 2023 Candidates from the UAE Hospitality Industry - Hotels, Restaurants and Food Production Companies, etc. who qualify and are interested to join the program, are required to fill in the online application form along with supporting documents. Important Dates Last Date for Submission of Application - Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 Date for Selection Interviews - Monday, March 13th, 2023, at 09.00 AM Program Start Date - Monday, March 27th, 2023 Click here to fill Online Application. OR Email the following documents to - [email protected] 1. Application Form - Duly filled and Signed 2. Passport Copy with Visa page 3. CV and Copies of all Educational & training Certificate 4. Letters of Reference and recommendation from your Executive Chef / Chef In-Charge.

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ICCA Dubai Continuing Education Award: Giving back to the Community! Support the initative... ICCA Dubai commits more than AED 1 million each year to identify and train talented and deserving, but financially underprivileged, young chefs from the UAE. Further, many organisations and establishments from the industry have expressed interest in supporting even more Scholars to benefit from the Continuing Education Award. In the past, with the help of benevolent sponsors such as the US Cheese Guild, US Poultry & Egg Export Council, and Nestlé Professional, additional students have been added to each batch, and the curriculum has been expanded - initially, only the Cooking course was offered, but now our Baking and Patisserie course has been added as well. If you feel that you would like to contribute to this noble initiative, we would be more than happy to have you on board as our sponsors. This way, you too can be a part of this program and make a difference by giving back to the community and helping talented and deserving candidates achieve their dreams. If you or your organisation are interested, please get in touch with us in one of the following ways: Email : [email protected], call : +971 4 457 8811, or visit : Block 8, First Floor, Dubai Knowledge Park. | Page 21

General Manager / HR Manager and Executive Chef Personal Particulars Gender Male ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Application Form - 2023 Date of Birth Current Employer Email Mobile Email Mobile Email Date Executive Chef Executive Chef Mobile Photograph

1) Please enclose a Hand Written document* (approx 600 words) illustrating the following: 2) Letters of Reference and documents to enclose 1.1 Why are you interested in the ICCA Dubai Scholarship Program? 1.2 Write something about your family and background. 1.3 What qualities do you Posses? Highlight Your Strengths & Weakness. 1.4 List & Explain 3 Objectives that you wish to achieve upon completion of this program. Explain how you would go about achieving them? With your application, please enclose 2.1 Letters of Reference and recommendation from your Executive Chef / Chef In-Charge. 2.2 Copies of all Certificates (Education & Training) and Full R 2.3 Copy of Passport along with Visa page. esume. * Applications that are incomplete shall not be considered" Dates for the Application & Selection process - Submission of Application on or before Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 (Via Email - [email protected] or in person to ICCA Dubai) Date of Interview Monday, March 13th, 2023, at 09.00 AM Start date of Program 3) Conditions of Enrollment (Please read before you sign the application form) 3.1 Definition: 3.1.1 For the purpose of these conditions of enrollment, commencement of a course means: The first day of the orientation of the course in which the student is enrolled or where a student defers the course after payment of course fee; the first day of the orientation of the course which the student has deferred. 3.2 Validity of Course Programs: 3.2.1 The ICCA Dubai Diploma Program registration is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of the first course start date. In case of deferment, course completion can only be upon availability of the seat within the next Day Release Batch. All classes must be completed within the given period. 3.3 Standard Operating Procedures, Class Schedules, Code of Conduct & Rights: 3.3.1 Students are requested to read the Diploma Program - Procedures & Policies, available in the website / provided upon request at the time of enrollment. 3.3.2 Kindly adhere to the class time schedules. 3.3.3 A minimum attendance of 80% is mandatory and attendance is marked for all class sessions. 3.3.4 It is important that a student or students of a group do not disturb the other classes around in any manner. 3.3.5 Students are requested to assist with post class clean up& wash up. 3.4 Compliance, Termination & Rights: 3.4.1 Students must diligently attend the course program, complete all course assessments. 3.4.2 ICCA Dubai reserves the right to expel a student for a serious breach of discipline. 3.4.3 As part of continuous development and quality delivery, ICCA Dubai reserves all rights to amend the course content, schedules and procedures & policies. 3.5 Grievance Resolution: 3.5.1 ICCA Dubai has policies and procedures in place for the hearing of student difficulties and grievances. 3.6 Additional Details: 3.6.1 Additional details with regards to course enrollment, course program etc. are as further described in the Certificate of Enrolment in the ICCA Dubai Scholarship program. Monday, March 27th, 2023

About Us | Page 25 The International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai) Established in 2005, ICCA Dubai is an internationally renowned world-class culinary learning centre, delivering programs at the Professional, Amateur and Artisanal levels. The extensive range of outcome-driven courses here are specially designed to equip students with industry-standard knowledge, skills and expertise, along with globally recognised certifications. As the pioneering Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre in the culinary arts in the Middle East, ICCA Dubai has been featured among the top culinary institutes of the world, and has received numerous accolades and awards for its innovative initiatives, quality training and continued excellence. These include the City & Guilds, UK, Lion Award, the International Centre of the Year, also known as the ‘Oscars of Skills’; the City & Guilds, UK, International Centre for Excellence Award (Middle East); the Middle East Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year; the WorldChefs Recognition of Quality Culinary Education; and several Guinness World Records. The state-of-the-art, purpose-built professional training kitchen at ICCA’s flagship centre in Dubai has also received the Middle East Interior Design Awards for Public and Institutional and Sustainable Interior Design Initiative. ICCA has trained more than 9,500 student chefs from over 20 countries in various courses, who have gone on to excel in the food industry in the UAE and beyond, as successful chefs, restaurant owners, hospitality managers, entrepreneurs, food stylists, food writers and more.

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