Manama: Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain (KFH-B) announced the conclusion of the 10th annual summer training programme/
As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility efforts and its dedication towards the development of future leaders in the Kingdom, KFH-B concluded its 10th Annual Summer Training Programme held during the months of July and August, which welcomed a number of students from various universities.
The aim over the two month duration was to prepare the trainees for joining today’s competitive labor market and to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for succeeding in the workplace.
Thirty trainees were selected and allocated to the Bank’s various departments, where they were given the opportunity to receive hands-on training and familiarized themselves to the work environment.
“We are pleased to contribute to the training and preparation of future leaders through this special programme that includes the most important aspects of practical knowledge related to the Islamic finance industry. The annual programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and skills. Over 350 trainees have received practical training at KFH-Bahrain, since the Bank’s inception in 2002, which includes summer as well as other vocational training engagements. We are confident that with the conclusion of this programme, the students will have a mixed experience of practical training and knowledge that will prove to be useful in their future careerism,” Yousif Al Hammadi, Executive Manager and Head of the HR Department at KFH-B, said.
“We were pleased to welcome the 30 trainees for this summer programme from 10 local and international universities; who have gained a closer look on the Islamic finance industry. The Summer Training Programme 2014 was the tenth consecutive summer training programme since its initiation in 2005 and I am pleased to think that the Bank has contributed towards providing practical experience over the year’s to-date.”