Manama, Dec. 1 (BNA): an initiative under the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has concluded the first phase of its national awareness campaign designed to raise awareness amongst secondary school students about future jobs and the specializations in demand in Bahrain’s labour market. All of the Kingdom’s governorates hosted a number of interactive sessions as part of the campaign.
Over 5,000 students benefit from future careers awareness campaign organised by Skills Bahrain, Education Ministry
The program intends to support students in making informed academic and professional decisions by giving them with vital insights and information on significant economic sectors, high-demand vocations, and the educational pathways that lead to them. These insights are made available through the Employability Skills Portal (www.esp.bh), that acts as a national reference point that provides students and parents with current, data-driven information on new jobs, labour market trends, and relevant career pathways. In addition to a thorough database of colleges and other educational establishments, the portal offers interactive dashboards that cover the workforce across important industries, income levels, and academic specializations.
The program engaged more than 5,000 male and female students from 38 public schools, allowing them the opportunity to study future labour market trends and learn how these insights might drive their academic and professional choices in harmony with national development requirements.
Commenting on the initiative, Ibrahim Ali Al Burshaid, Assistant Undersecretary for Education at the Ministry of Education, stated: “This joint campaign reflects the Ministry’s commitment to raising students’ awareness of labour market requirements and empowering them to plan early for their future careers. Through strategic partnerships with national entities, including Skills Bahrain, we are working to prepare students for fields and skills that align with Bahrain’s development priorities.”
“We believe in the importance of providing students and parents with trustworthy information that supports thoughtful academic and career planning,” stated Amer Marhoon, Managing Director of Skills Bahrain. Our engagement with the Ministry of Education is a vital step in reaffirming the value of matching students’ interests with labour market needs, helping them realize their objectives while contributing to the competitiveness of Bahrain’s economy.”
Skills Bahrain is a project that operates under the aegis of the Labor Fund “Tamkeen” which strives to bridge the skills gap of local talent resulting from the ongoing changes and development in the global labor market. Skills Bahrain works collaboratively with companies, education & training providers, and government stakeholders, to bridge the skills gap by providing its stakeholders with the essential intelligence, sector-specific data, and appropriate tools.
It contributes to the transition from study to job, and gives a clear path towards professional growth, hence generating skilled and globally competitive Bahraini people.
