Education For Employment (EFE), Citi Foundation Link Saudi Youth to Jobs

Education For Employment (EFE), Citi Foundation Link Saudi Youth to Jobs

In continued support to Saudi Vision 2030’s mission of empowering youth with opportunities, the Citi Foundation and Education For Employment (EFE) in Saudi Arabia partnered together for the third year to continue the momentum in creating economic opportunities for unemployed Saudi youth in 2021. With Citi Foundation’s support, EFE in Saudi Arabia launched its Flagship “Work Readiness Program” to nurture and inspire 68 young Saudi with skills to succeed on the job and in life.

“We’re thrilled to see that our partnership with EFE is helping Saudi women and men become work-ready and secure jobs that will enable them to contribute to the Kingdom’s economy,’’ said Carmen Haddad, Citi Country Officer-Saudi Arabia and Vice Chair Citi Middle East. “As young people continue to face high rates of unemployment in the Middle East and North Africa, it is an economic imperative that businesses open their doors and invest in developing the skills of young people.”

With Citi’s support, EFE implemented the Job Training and Placement program to support Saudi young women employment in Saudi Arabia in May. The “Workplace Readiness” program is designed to highlight various aspects of the employment search journey and includes modules on effective communication, emotional intelligence, time management and