New Premier Training Campus to Be Launched in Abu Dhabi

The Specialty Coffee Association is excited to be partnering with Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) to bring a new Premier Training Campus to the coffee community in Abu Dhabi.

We are looking forward to the establishment of the first Specialty Coffee Association Premier Training Campus exclusively for people of determination at ZHO’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Team members within ZHO will have the opportunity to become Authorized SCA Trainers (ASTs), who will be able to use the SCA certified campus to train people of determination using the SCA’s internationally recognized Coffee Skills Program.

In order to further advocate for the accessibility of coffee skills training, ZHO is planning to create content to share with the SCA network of authorized trainers regarding best practices when training people of determination.

“We are so pleased to be partnering with ZHO to bring a new Premier Training Campus to the coffee community in Abu Dhabi, specifically one created to grow opportunities for people of determination,” says Yannis Apostolopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of the SCA. “Our internationally recognized certificate programs are known throughout the industry as job relevant, accessible, and are the top-choice of coffee professionals. We are thrilled to be able to collaborate with the team at ZHO to bring these programs to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and support learners of all types at every stage of their careers in the coffee industry."

His Excellency Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, expressed his pride in the efforts and capabilities of people of determination, and their drive to take a serious step towards proving their abilities to allow them to enter and compete in the labor market and enhance their presence in various projects.

“Because of this collaboration, people of determination working in The Bee Café will be able to demonstrate their ability and skills in managing the café and preparing and serving delicious coffee, due to the specialized training they will receive from SCA trainers. We are confident that through the SCA courses, our people of determination will be ready to enter this field and actively work toward achieving their goals”.

Learn more about the SCA’s Coffee Skills Program, Premier Training Campuses, and more at education.sca.coffee.