Tamkeen renews its cooperation with the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society

Tamkeen renews its cooperation with the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society

The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” renewed its cooperation agreement with the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society to train and employ tens of students with down syndrome over the next two years and to help place them in specialized positions in cooperation with several private sector enterprises.

This partnership was first launched in 2018 to ensure the inclusion of all members of society within Tamkeen’s programs and initiatives, helping them become active participants in Bahrain’s development journey. To date, the Society was able to successfully train and employ around 25 students, reflecting positively on the inclusion of individuals in the labor market.

This initiative has been redesigned in line with recent labor market requirements to ensure the efficiency of the support provided in promoting the integration of various members of Bahraini society and facilitating their first-time inclusion in the labor market. Additionally, it aims to boost the career progression opportunities of the participants of the first edition of the program.

On this occasion, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” emphasized Tamkeen’s role in supporting all segments of society, saying: "At Tamkeen, we ensure establishing qualitative strategic partnerships which contribute to the provision of the necessary upskilling opportunities for Bahraini talent.”