Al-Jalahma Honors 25 Students Who Completed the Training Program for the 'Athar' Initiative
Al-Jalahma honors 25 students who completed the training program for the Athar initiative, aimed at empowering youth.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Minister Al-Jalahma said in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the awards ceremony that the “Athar” initiative embodies a distinctive model of partnership between the private sector and Kuwaiti youth. He noted that the initiative contributes to providing a training and preparatory environment that helps students acquire the skills and experience necessary for their academic and professional careers.
He added that directly connecting students with investment firms opens up new horizons for them to learn about the nature of work in the financial and investment sectors and to benefit from national expertise and competencies. He emphasized that such initiatives contribute to preparing a generation capable of keeping pace with labor market demands.
Minister Al-Jalahma praised the efforts of the Investment Companies Union in launching the initiative and supporting Kuwaiti students, stressing the importance of continuing cooperation between state institutions and the private sector in implementing programs and initiatives focused on developing youth capacities and empowering them to participate actively in development.
He stressed that investing in youth is an investment in Kuwait’s future, explaining that the “Athar” initiative aligns with the objectives of Kuwait Vision 2035 in empowering youth and preparing national cadres.
For his part, Abdullah Al-Turkiti, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Investment Companies Union, said in a speech that the “Athar” initiative comes within the framework of the Union’s commitment to supporting, empowering, and preparing Kuwaiti youth for the labor market through training programs that combine theoretical and practical aspects. He explained that the initiative has adopted a group of students from various Kuwaiti universities with the aim of developing their skills and introducing them to the nature of work in the investment sector.
Al-Turkiti said the students underwent an intensive six-week training program that included a range of topics and skills designed to enhance their capabilities and prepare them for the practical phase, allowing them to benefit from specialized expertise in investment companies.
He added that the second phase of the initiative consisted of a field program hosted by Arzan Financial, Al-Safwa Investment, Tharwa Investment, KAMCO Invest, and Noor Investment, which provided participating students with the opportunity to closely observe the work environment, learn about various aspects of work in the investment sector, and apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired during the training program.
He expressed his appreciation to the participating companies for their support and hosting of the students, emphasizing that “Athar” reflects the importance of integrating the efforts of the private sector in investing in youth potential and building a generation of qualified national cadres capable of contributing to the development of the national economy and achieving the objectives of Kuwait Vision 2035.
