KUWAIT CITY, October 16: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced its platinum sponsorship and participation in the 3rd Watheefti career fair. The 3-day event will be held from October 17th till the 19th at the Arena 360 Kuwait, in which stc will be participating following its ongoing commitment to empower the younger generation and attract Kuwaiti talent to its workforce. The career fair will be inaugurated under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and acting Minister of Education, Dr Nader Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jallal.

As a telecom pioneer with a comprehensive corporate social responsibility framework, stc's sponsorship of the career fair aligns with the Company’s approach towards supporting and empowering the local education system in Kuwait. stc considers education to be one of the key pillars defined under its CSR program, in which the Company launched educational initiatives with the objective of supporting local educational initiatives. As part of its sponsorship, stc will have its booth set up at the career fair exhibition with members of its recruitment team present. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the working environment at stc, the process of applying to vacant positions, and gain insights on the job market within the industry.

The Watheefti career fair is expected to welcome over 30,000 attendees, with over 120 companies participating from 14 different industries. Additionally, there will be 40 workshops conducted on different topics that aim to help candidates in building their careers for the future. Aside from the workshops, there will be 20 different conferences led by local and international industry leaders. Representatives from stc’s different sectors will be conducting some of the workshops as part of the Company’s active sponsorship in the career fair. They will also be participating in panel discussions with other experts, covering matters that may impact the career choices of the attendees.

As part of its CSR and sustainability programs for 2024, stc focused on sponsoring, launching, and organizing various educational initiatives that aimed to spread a positive impact in the community. These initiatives align with the Company’s ongoing commitment to empower the education sector, providing students and graduates with different platforms to further build their knowledge and strengthen their educational background. The Watheefti career fair serves as a unique platform, given its size and agenda, for recruiters to meet with students and provide them with valuable information related to job opportunities in the market, as well as the recruitment process itself.

In a statement, stc highlighted that it is excited to participate in the Watheefti career fair and looks forward to welcoming attendees at its booth. The Company expressed its ongoing commitment to supporting young Kuwaiti talents and offering them opportunities to join a dynamic and innovative work environment. stc further emphasized that its participation in this event aligns with its mission to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, contributing to the development of a skilled and capable workforce that will strengthen its role in the telecom and ICT sectors.