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Al Qaed congratulated the second batch participants on their selection, wishing them all the success. He commended the support received by the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and emphasized the directives of His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), which are aimed at enhancing the program and its alignment with evolving labor market needs and technological advancements.

iGA Chief Executive underscored the program's role in fostering skilled nationals for more effective contributions to technical fields. The program, endorsed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is a major strategic project in which the iGA is tasked with equipping Bahrainis with practical experience and professional certifications, preparing them for employment in both the public and private sectors. This initiative also aims to enhance their employability in technical fields within the government sector.

Al Qaed also emphasized that the program's success relies on Bahraini youth’s dedication, innovation, and excellence in working on assigned projects. He urged the second batch to embrace this approach and learn from the first batch's experience in implementing technological initiatives related to digital transformation, operations, and governance within the iGA.

He advised the second batch participants to establish continuous communication with their on-the-job training team. He encouraged feedback, proactiveness, and constructive ideas to help develop their skills and improve the outcomes of technical tasks.

Al Qaed outlined the program for the second batch participants, including on-the-job training in technical departments within the iGA and academic training to meet the requirements of globally-recognized professional certifications in the field of ICT at the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF). The program also will enhance their skills and engage with officials, experts, and specialists from the government and private sectors.

The Technical Development Program provides intensive on-the-job training for 240 Bahrainis aged 21 to 30 with a bachelor's degree registered in the national unemployment program. The program lasts three years, offers comprehensive ICT on-job training by the iGA, and monthly salaries from the Ministry of Labour. Successful completion grants participants globally recognized professional certificates from an internationally accredited institute.

The iGA, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, organized the graduation ceremony for the first batch of participants this year. 67 participants successfully fulfilled the graduation requirements and obtained two professional certificates each, out of the total 80 individuals enrolled. Among the graduates, 43 received job opportunities including 24 in the public sector and 17 in the private sector. As the recruitment of 10 more participants in the program is underway, the total number of individuals benefiting from job opportunities will increase to 53.


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