Fuel program launched to train 100,000 Saudis on digital jobs

Fuel program launched to train 100,000 Saudis on digital jobs

RIYADH — A new training program designed for skills and future jobs, under the name Fuel, has been launched to train and empower 100,000 Saudis to acquire the necessary skills for the labor market.

The launch of Fuel, which aims to train 100,000 Saudi men and women in the first year, has been announced by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Digital Academy (SDA), and Coursera in cooperation with the National eLearning Center.

The implementation of the program will be carried through the SDA, which is considered one of the MCIT's initiatives to empower young people and provide them with the required skills for the digital labor market in Saudi Arabia.

Fuel program aims to enhance the digital capabilities across the country, and strengthen work opportunities for the national cadres, in addition to positioning the Kingdom as a supporter of leading talents and an advanced center for multiple partnerships, in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

This distinguished strategic partnership will work on serving Saudi graduates who are looking for jobs, as well as the ambitious cadres who aspire to improve their skills in digital fields.

This will be done through more than 40 coordinated education paths via 8 main work