National Bank of Kuwait concludes its sponsorship of the ALT Summer Program to develop youth skills and enhance their future readiness
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) concluded its sponsorship of the ALT Summer Program with a special ceremony held at its headquarters to honor participating students and celebrate their achievements, as well as the progress they made in their skills and expertise throughout the program, in line with the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational and developmental initiatives aimed at empowering youth.
The program, which was conducted in two cohorts, targeted middle school students aged 11 to 15, with approximately 60 students participating. Participants underwent a comprehensive educational and training experience that combined personal and leadership skills development with practical application, helping to refine their abilities and enhance their readiness for future demands.
Over the course of two weeks per cohort, the program offered a diverse range of educational sessions and interactive workshops designed to develop communication skills, creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving, while also reinforcing values of initiative, responsibility, and self-confidence among participants.
The practical component formed one of the program’s key pillars, as students were given the opportunity to engage directly with the work environment through hands-on training. This contributed to raising their awareness of professional life requirements, strengthening their sense of responsibility and self-reliance, and acquiring early practical experiences that help them understand various work environments and explore their future interests.
Most of the activities and training sessions were held at the Rafa Nadal Academy, which provided a suitable environment for learning, interaction, and acquiring new skills and experiences. The program also included a field visit to NBK’s headquarters, where participants learned about the nature of the banking sector and gained close insight into the bank’s operations, services, corporate culture, and professional values.
Commenting on the occasion, Mohammed Al-Sarraf, Public Relations and Events Management Expert at NBK, said: “The success of the ALT Summer Program reflects the importance of providing high-quality initiatives that offer young people real opportunities to learn, experiment, and acquire life and practical skills at an early stage in their lives. The program served as an effective platform for refining participants’ abilities and developing their skills through a comprehensive experience that combined learning with practical application in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.”
Al-Sarraf added: “We believe that empowering youth begins with investing in their education, developing their capabilities, and providing opportunities that help them discover their potential and shape their personalities. From this perspective, we continue to support initiatives that equip future generations with the tools, knowledge, and experiences that prepare them for a more successful and productive future.”
He emphasized that supporting educational and youth initiatives is one of the main pillars of the bank’s corporate social responsibility strategy, noting that NBK strives to launch and sponsor programs that contribute to building youth capabilities, enhancing their skills, and fostering a spirit of initiative and innovation, thereby positively impacting society as a whole.
Several participating students expressed their satisfaction with the experience, affirming that it provided them with the opportunity to acquire new skills, learn about different work environments, build new friendships, and boost their self-confidence through the program’s interactive activities and practical experiences.
Student Sanaa Al-Qutami said: “During the program, I learned the importance of teamwork and how different ideas can integrate to achieve the best results. The group activities also helped me develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.”
Abdullah Al-Humaidi noted that “the practical training experience was one of the most significant milestones of the program for me, as it gave me the opportunity to closely observe the work environment and learn how to handle daily tasks and various responsibilities in a realistic manner.”
Lulwah Badi explained that “the program greatly boosted my self-confidence, enabling me to speak more confidently in front of others, express my ideas, and actively participate in discussions and various activities.”
Faisal Al-Sanea highlighted that “I benefited significantly from the workshops focused on creative thinking and problem-solving, where I learned new approaches to viewing challenges and finding innovative solutions.”
The ALT program is part of a series of educational and developmental initiatives supported by National Bank of Kuwait throughout the year, aiming to provide high-quality educational and training experiences for young people and offer them opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills that enrich their experiences and broaden their professional horizons.
National Bank of Kuwait continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading national institutions in the field of social responsibility, by adopting sustainable initiatives focused on education, training, and youth empowerment, based on its conviction that investing in human capital is the foundation of sustainable development and a key driver of progress and prosperity.
