ETHIOPIAN PARTNERS WITH THE EU TO BRING AN MBA PROGRAMME TO THEIR AVIATION ACADEMY
(Posted 07th November 2018)
Ethiopian Airlines and the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia signed a letter of intent yesterday to establish the Ethio-European International Business School (EEIBS).
The letter was signed by H.E. Ambassador Johan Borgstam, Head of the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia and Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines on December 04th at the Airline’s Headquarters.
(Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam and Ambassador Johan Borgstam signing the letter)
Ethiopian will host the delivery of an MBA program at the Ethiopian Aviation Academy with the support of the EU Delegation under the EU’s Transformation Triggering Facility (TTF) program.
Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, remarked, “We are very pleased to sign this letter of intent with the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia to establish an international business school under our Aviation Academy, which will be delivering a worldclass MBA program. Once established, the school will be a significant addition to the leadership courses we are delivering at our Aviation Academy, an ICAO designated Regional Training Center of Excellence. We look forward to launching the MBA courses and shape as many young African minds as possible, adding value to their academic and professional lives.”
Ambassador Johan Borgstam, Head of the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia responded saying:”The EU Delegation to Ethiopia is proud to partner with Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy on this important project that will provide quality education to young Ethiopians. Investing in training and education is critical for the realization of Ethiopia’s development strategy. The European Union invests heavily in human capital development in Ethiopia and supports government efforts to improve the business environment and the implementation of the industrialization agenda. It is our firm conviction that this will help addressing the challenges of youth unemployment as well as ensuring the successful implementation of the second phase of the country’s Growth and Transformation Plan.”
Under its Aviation Academy, Ethiopian Airlines offers Pilot, Cabin Crew, Commercial and Aviation Maintenance courses in addition to the Leadership and Career Development Training.
