Tamkeen launches career training programme expo
MANAMA, August 17, 2015
Bahrain's labour fund Tamkeen, in partnership with the General Organisation for Youth and Sports (GOYS), has launched a student exhibition as part of 'Molhem,' a programme offering youth career training through a series of workshops.
The programme, part of Youth City 2030 initiative, aims to educate, train and equip the Bahraini youth with the practical skills needed to prepare them to join the labour market, said a statement.
During the Exhibition, students taking part in the programme presented their projects that covered the various sectors that are vital to Bahrain’s economy, it said.
The students were guided and trained by veterans and experts in business and entrepreneurship.
The programme is open to high school students between the ages of 16 and 18 and hosts a series of courses highlighting essentials to assist students in selecting a career path while educating them about Bahrain’s market.
The courses emphasise education about entrepreneurial culture, launching commercial enterprises and self-development in the workplace.
Amal Al Kooheji, chief operations officer, said: “Tamkeen has always strived to support individuals during all their developmental stages. By partnering with GOYS, we are able to focus on specifically supporting the youth as they prepare to navigate the future workforce.
"Through 'Molhem,' students receive career counseling and training to attain the skills needed to succeed and the chance to educate themselves about Bahrain’s diverse economy and the different sectors that drive it.” - TradeArabia News Service
