Red Sea Global celebrates graduation of another batch of Saudi trainees in vocational training
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global (RSG) has celebrated
the graduation of the fourth cohort of its Red Sea Vocational Training Program,
with 386 Saudi trainees completing the programme aimed at preparing national
talent for careers in the tourism and hospitality sector.
The graduation ceremony was held
under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of
the Makkah Region, and attended on his behalf by Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin
Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah.
The graduates completed training in
airport services, luxury hospitality, and health and wellness tourism
operations after a 27-month programme that included English language
instruction, vocational education, and practical training. About 35 percent of
the graduates are from the local region.
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The programme, launched in 2021 by
Red Sea Global in collaboration with the Human Resources Development Fund
(HRDF), is implemented in partnership with Bunyan Academy, Batterjee Colleges,
and the Airports Academy. It is designed to prepare Saudi nationals for
employment in the Kingdom's growing tourism sector.
Group Chief Administrative Officer
Ahmad G. Darwish said the programme reflects the success of public-private
partnerships in developing national talent and preparing young Saudis for
careers that support the country's tourism ambitions.
According to Red Sea Global, more
than 2,400 young Saudis have benefited from its education and training
initiatives since their launch, while over 1,500 have graduated. More than 900
students are currently enrolled across the company's education programmes.
Director General of the Human
Resources Development Fund Turki bin Abdullah Al-Juwaini said the partnership
with Red Sea Global is a successful national model for linking vocational
training with employment opportunities, in line with the objectives of Saudi
Vision 2030.
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Graduates receive a diploma and are
offered employment opportunities across Red Sea Global's tourism destinations
and facilities, helping align workforce development with the needs of the
labour market.
Red Sea Global's portfolio includes
the Red Sea destination and AMAALA, both developed to support Saudi Arabia's
tourism sector and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by creating jobs,
diversifying the economy, and strengthening national talent.
Source:
Zawya
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