Arab News, Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021 | Safar 21, 1443
Saudi fresh graduates to find jobs within a year under new government program
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia is taking measures to ensure that graduates find suitable
openings in relevant field within 12 months of their graduation, a Saudi
minister revealed.
Minister of Human Resources Ahmed Al-Rajhi said by 2030 the Saudization
percentage in high-skilled positions will increase to 40 percent.
The education minister, Saudi Education Minister Hamad Al-Alsheikh, said the
government is considering introducing new rules to facilitate and encourage
the culture of continued education.
The ministers were addressing a conference in Riyadh on Monday launched under
the auspices of the Human Capability Development Program, which was recently
launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
ThThe program’s strategy will be built on three pillars: Developing a resilient
and strong educational base, preparing for the future labor market locally and
globally, and providing lifelong learning opportunities.Referring to the
national capability development plan, the minister said it aims to develop a
guidance system for high school students to help them make career choices based
on their aptitudes.
He said efforts are underway to introduce regulations to attract global
educational institutions in the Kingdom, which will boost competition between
the local and foreign universities.
Ahmad Al-Faheed, governor of the Technical and Vocational Training Corp., said
the government in partnership with the private sector will design training
programs to increase employment rates and enhance competitiveness among Saudi
graduates.
Minister of Human Resources Ahmed Al-Rajhi said that a primary goal of the
program is to match talent with demand in the market, and in case of failure of
matching candidates with available jobs, the program will upgrade their skills.
Industry Minister Bandar Alkhorayef said the aim of the program launched by the
Saudi crown prince is to transform the Kingdom’s industrial sector along modern
lines. He said the Kingdom has no dearth of talent and the local companies have
the potential to compete with their global counterparts.
The minister stressed the importance of adopting modern technology for strong
industrial growth.