Stc Bahrain selects 33 Bahraini graduates for jeel ICT Program

Stc Bahrain selects 33 Bahraini graduates for jeel ICT Program

- The jeel ICT program has attracted over 3,000 applicants, from which 800 have been shortlisted to select 33 outstanding Bahraini graduates through a rigorous evaluation process.

- With cutting-edge learning opportunities, the jeel ICT program contributes to the Kingdom’s vision of empowering Bahraini youth in the digital era.

Manama, Bahrain – stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, has announced the selection of 33 Bahraini graduates for its jeel ICT program. The 100% nationalized talent development initiative aimed at providing Bahraini youth with invaluable work experience, skills, and knowledge to advance their careers in the dynamic field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The program is organised strategically in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), and The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and Development partner, the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF).

With the objective of underscoring the Kingdom's commitment to investing in the ICT capabilities and competencies of Bahraini Youth through world-class training and career development opportunities, the jeel ICT, is the evolution of stc Bahrain’s successful Graduate Development Program (GDP) which was first launched in 2012.

Over 3,000 applications were received for the jeel ICT program over a span of one year, with more than 25% applications