stc Bahrain, a digital enabler in the kingdom, has announced the launch of its transformative jeel ICT programme for the second consecutive year. 

 

The programme, which is being hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and on-job learning, directly addressing the growing demand for digital expertise.

 

The programme is a flagship initiative of stc Bahrain's corporate social responsibility arm, stc Jusoor.

 

The jeel ICT, the 100% nationalised programme is a key part of stc Bahrain's commitment to Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, empowering young Bahrainis with critical technical and business skills for the kingdom’s evolving digital economy, said a statement from stc Bahrain.

 

It equips Bahraini youth and recent graduates with vital technical, business, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills crucial for the rapidly expanding ICT and FinTech sectors, it stated.

 

Demonstrating its success, jeel ICT will continue to culminate in full-time employment offers for outstanding graduates. 

 

A total of 15 jeel ICT alumni have already secured positions at stc Bahrain over the past year program, providing a strong foundation for future aspirants. 

 

This directly impacts their lives and career trajectories and will continue to contribute significantly to Bahrain's vision of becoming a regional ICT and FinTech leader, it added.

 

Youssef bin Al-Hussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, emphasized the importance of professionally preparing and qualifying job seekers to meet labour market requirements, particularly in the telecommunications and digital technology sector. 

 

He also praised stc Bahrain’s initiative to train and employ university graduate citizens in this promising, vital and attractive field.

 

The minister pointed out that the launch of the second edition of jeel ICT programme reflects a strong community partnership supporting the development of national human resources. 

 

The program helps refine participants’ core skills and provides direct hands-on experience in the telecommunications and IT environment, he added.

 

stc Bahrain CEO Eng. Khalid Al Osaimi expressed delight at launch of the program for the second year, in a testament to its dedication to Bahrain's future and the development of its youth. 

 

"This program is a vital driver for national talent growth, not only enhancing employment prospects but actively shaping a new generation of digital leaders," stated Al Osaimi. 

 

"By investing in the ICT skills of our young people and facilitating their full-time employment, we are directly contributing to Bahrain's thriving digital economy. The success of our first group proves how much talent Bahrain has, and we look forward to helping more tech leaders emerge who will bring new ideas and success for many years," he added.-TradeArabia News Service