16/12/2024
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16/12/2024
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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 16: KIPCO – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of its ENBAT work readiness program. Running for eight weeks from October to December, the KIPCO program offered new college graduates a space to foster skills that employers believe are key competencies that new hires need to have.
The graduation was hosted by KIPCO’s Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Samer Khanachet. The event celebrated the success of the ENBAT graduates and their trainers, and also recognized the efforts of KIPCO’s partners: en.v for designing the program curriculum; and the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and the American United School (AUS) for hosting the training sessions.
Speaking at the event, Ms Eman Al Awadhi, KIPCO’s Group Senior Vice President – Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, said:
“The ENBAT program was created with a clear purpose: to bridge the gap between academic learning and the real-world demands of the workplace. As graduates of the ENBAT program, you are now armed with the tools to thrive in the workplace. But remember, this achievement is not an endpoint. It is, in fact, the beginning of a new phase—a phase where you can apply all that you’ve learned and continue to grow professionally. The world of work is evolving rapidly, and there will always be new challenges, new opportunities, and new skills to learn. But we have every confidence that the foundation you’ve built through ENBAT has set you up for success.”
Reflecting on her experiences during the program, Hessa Al Waalan said:
“On the very first day of ENBAT, I discovered things about myself I never knew before. And that’s when I realized ENBAT is more than a program designed to prepare graduates for the workplace; it has been a transformative experience, a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Just as important as the lessons we’ve learnt are the bonds we built and the connections we created with one another. Over these weeks, we’ve grown from a group of strangers into a team, supporting and challenging each other every step of the way. These connections are a reminder that our success is not just about what we learn but also about the people we surround ourselves with.”
The program was designed in collaboration with en.v which has worked on a number of successful programs, all of which focus on bringing together people representing different parts of the community and facilitate the process of building bridges, collaboration and connections.
Of the 150 applicants to the program, 30 were selected to take part. The eight facilitators of the program all have private sector experience and have been trained by en.v to help the participants build the core skills needed to become effective leaders and collaborators. The program includes four modules: Self, Systems, and Critical Thinking; Cross Cultural Communication; Design Thinking; and Work Culture & Applying Skills.
