HRSD requires firms with over 50 employees to offer student training programs

HRSD requires firms with over 50 employees to offer student training programs

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) Ahmed Al-Rajhi, has issued a ministerial decision mandating private sector establishments with 50 or more employees to provide cooperative training for students.This decision aligns with the educational institution's approved academic plan and the demands of the job market.The aim of this decision is to enhance the quality and efficiency of training programs in the private sector.It seeks to sustain development and growth opportunities, enabling university, college, and institute students to train in these establishments.This training prepares them for the job market, improving their performance levels and practical skills, and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills as academic requirements.This, in turn, increases their chances of securing suitable employment opportunities after graduation.The decision stipulates a documented and fixed-term contract between the trainee and the establishment, governed by labor laws.This contract should include the type of skills required and the profession to be trained in, as well as the training stages.Moreover, establishments are required to provide a certificate of completion to the trainee at the end of the cooperative training period.The Ministry has also issued a procedural guide detailing all aspects of the decision, available on its website.