New bootcamps set to empower students

Students of higher education in the UAE and GCC are excited to have a series of bootcamps created by two leading academic institutes to unlock students’ leadership potential across different professional domains, and both will be staged around the region this summer.

The bootcamps – the Harvard Business and Leadership Bootcamp and the Cambridge Tech Lead Bootcamp – are devised by A Learning Lab as part of its expanding support to high school students as these are created on its successful series of Harvard Youth Lead the Change (YLC) conferences. The camps starting from June 28 will be held in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Qatar and Kuwait.

Pioneering the GCC’s inaugural Harvard YLC conference in Dubai in 2022, A Learning Lab has gone on to curate another programme that connects high school students in the region to mentors from the Ivy League institution.

The Harvard Business and Leadership Bootcamp (HBLB) is designed to help students explore various career paths, build essential skills and gain hands-on professional experience.

Speaking about the programmes, Varun Jain, Founder of A Learning Lab said, “The Harvard Business and Leadership Bootcamp and the Cambridge Tech Lead Bootcamp are two unique programs that enable high school students to gain invaluable experience. Skills in entrepreneurship, technology, problem-solving and adaptability will be vital for the next generation of leaders, and these programmes allow students to get a head start, whilst also giving them real-world experiences that they can draw upon in their applications for higher education. Participation in a bootcamp also helps students to grow in confidence and build the self-belief to identify and achieve their aspirations.”

According to the details, the first programme of its kind in the region, HBLB will be staged over three days, with each session focusing on a key area of business and consulting, combining theory with practical exercises, simulations and mentorship. Incorporating industry-based consulting frameworks and real-world case studies, the programme culminates in an entrepreneurship and career development day, where participants learn about creating and financing a new business venture and explore best practices in resume preparation and interview techniques.

For aspiring technology leaders, A Learning Lab has developed the Cambridge Tech Lead Bootcamp, an interactive program that blends leadership principles with cutting-edge technology to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Led by expert facilitators, it integrates AI, data-driven decision-making and agile methodologies into the framework of leadership training.

Through a comprehensive three-day programme, participants of the Cambridge Tech Lead Bootcamp will learn about leadership in the digital age, harnessing artificial intelligence in decision-making and problem-solving, and adapting to market changes in the era of disruptive innovation. Students will also have the opportunity to hone their storytelling skills and develop and pitch a business idea.