Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco) honoured 70 summer interns at a ceremony recently, marking the completion of its two-month internship programme.

The programme gave the students, from Qatar and abroad, exposure and industry knowledge, as they were mentored by seasoned professionals and coached by a team of learning and development experts.

Dr Mohammed Yousef Al Mulla, vice chairman and chief executive officer, said: “With our Qapco Summer Internship Program, we hope to inspire, encourage and support a new generation of petrochemical experts and leaders. The future of our industry depends on the talent we nurture today. Practical internships are an essential learning experience that positively reflects on their educational and professional path.

“At Qapco, we are committed to supporting in particular students studying mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering by providing them stimulating and rewarding opportunities that match their interest in science and technology and that are aligned with their university major”.

The interns shared, at the ceremony, some of the lessons they learnt in the plant and how their classroom knowledge was significantly enhanced, said the statement.

Abubakr Al-Saiari, chairman of the Energy and Industry Sector's Qatarisation Steering Committee, who also attended the event, gave an inspiring and highly motivational speech to the interns.
The interns where also awarded special certificates standing testament to the skills demonstrated during their internship and acknowledging their accomplishments.

Eng. Abdulla Ahmad Naji, Qapco’s learning and development manager, said: “Through the two months spent with us at Qapco, the interns gained a true understanding of how a petrochemical plant works. Evolving in a petrochemical complex and being coached by subject matter experts benefiting from more than 20 years of experience surely further expanded their educational knowledge.

“We are convinced their internship will positively reflect on their grades, and on their overall approach to learning. It may also encourage some of the engineering students to join the new Qapco Apprenticeship Program once they have completed their degree.”

The programme emphasises both practical and educational aspects of working in the petrochemical industry and offered both Qatari and expatriate students learning opportunities that will help prepare them for the growing prospects in the oil and gas industry in Qatar and around the world. - TradeArabia News Service