Tamkeen wraps up the first quarter of 2023 with significant progress in strategic priorities

Tamkeen wraps up the first quarter of 2023 with significant progress in strategic priorities

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its results for the first quarter of 2023, showcasing significant progress in the previously announced strategic priorities for the year. In alignment with its main mandates, Tamkeen unveiled earlier this year its strategic objectives which focus on four key priorities: facilitating the increased economic participation of Bahrainis, providing training that is aligned with the labor market needs in new and emerging skills, as well as supporting growth and development of enterprises and ecosystem development, all of which drive positive economic impact and sustainable growth.

Tamkeen is mandated to empower Bahrainis to become the first choice of employment for the private sector and has since inception focused its efforts to drive the fulfilment of this objective. The results of the first quarter of this year showcased great progress in strategic priorities due to the focus on quality training and the proactive approach adopted with enterprises, leading Tamkeen to support the employment of over 2,950 Bahrainis, 16% of them in quality jobs in comparison to 11% in the first quarter of last year. Furthermore, Tamkeen supported the training of over 2,480 Bahrainis to build their skills and enhance their opportunities to enter the labor market.

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