Kuwait City, August 18: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced its sponsorship of the ‘TechNext’ program hosted by Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center.

The initiative, organized in collaboration with Kuwait Technical College (KTECH) and under the umbrella of stc’s educational ‘upgrade’ initiative, aims to enhance the human capital and developing technological skills among the new generation and build on stc’s extensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program that focuses on empowering the younger generation.

The ‘TechNext’ program is designed to educate and empower young individuals between the ages of 16 to 23 by encouraging them to channel their energy and creativity into innovation. The program that officially launched on Sunday, August 18, 2024, and will run for two weeks till August 29, 2024. The program reflects a commitment to supporting and developing youth skills, guiding them to use technology in ways that benefit society. This initiative aligns with Kuwait’s development vision, which aims to achieve sustainable development by enhancing youth capabilities and providing them with essential skills and knowledge.

During the program, participants will engage in a series of workshops covering key areas such as programming, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. These workshops will be led by certified and specialized trainers from Google, KTECH and stc, providing participants with hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop valuable skilling in these fields. Additionally, in the closing ceremony that will be held at Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center, stc will be distributing valuable prizes to the top 5 projects presented under the program in recognition of the participants’ creativity and effort.

A highlight of the program will be the cybersecurity workshop presented by Omar Al Sanae, Director of Cybersecurity at stc. The session will provide participants with essential knowledge and insights into the increasingly important cybersecurity domain. Considering stc’s high level of attention on protecting customer data, Al Sanae will share valuable information on some of the protocols taken by stc to prevent cyber threats, as well as those that should be applied by customers. 

Danah AlJasem, General Manager of Corporate Communications at stc, commented, “At stc, we are committed to empowering the youth of Kuwait by providing them with the tools and opportunities necessary to excel in the digital era. The ‘Tech Next’ program aligns perfectly with our vision to foster innovation and creativity among the next generation. Through this initiative, we aim to inspire young minds to explore their potential and contribute to the digital transformation journey of our country in line with Kuwait 2035 Vision.”

AlJasem added, “As part of our ongoing activities to widen the scope of our extensive CSR program, we have formed strategic partnerships with various institutions across various sectors, one of which is KTECH. Our objective behind these partnerships is to broaden the scope of our initiatives, while collaborating with experts to share in the overall goal of supporting our community. Having said that, we are excited to witness all the activities that will take place under this program and look forward to witnessing the innovative projects that will be presented.” AlJasem concluded by highlighting the role of Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center in hosting such an event as part of a series of purposeful activities hosted by the center for sustainable development among the young generation.