KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group) recently concluded its second annual summer internship program organized in partnership with INJAZ-Kuwait. The graduation ceremony took place at the Chairman's Club in KIPCO Tower and the second graduating cohort were celebrated by CEO of Alghanim Industries Samir Kasem, CEO of INJAZ-Kuwait Laila Hilal Al Mutairi, in addition to executives from both organizations.
Commencing in August, the summer internship program followed a series of rigorous interviews with hundreds of applicants. Following the competitive application phase, the human resources teams [NV1]from Alghanim Industries and INJAZ-Kuwait carefully selected the best prospects and examined their interests, capabilities, and expectations before matching them with the appropriate field at Alghanim Industries.
In alignment with the country's vision of encouraging nationals to join the private sector as part of the 'New Kuwait 2035' initiative, the internship program is tailored to transform local talents into promising professionals. One of the key goals in designing and executing the program is to supply a direct and interactive path with the professional world for the youth to learn from. With the program's successful completion, Alghanim Industries and INJAZ-Kuwait are eager to continue facilitating greater relations between the youth and the private sector.
The annual summer internship program reflects the Alghanim Industries' dedication to developing the youth's potential as it provides interns with an opportunity to utilize their skills, hone their talents, and acquire professional experience in a proactive and dynamic workplace. Throughout the 5-week internship program, students were trained then assigned different projects, working closely with professionals in different fields to accomplish a variety of day-to-day tasks.
Alghanim Industries and INJAZ-Kuwait mark a continued partnership in providing educational and professional opportunities for Kuwaiti youth. Enriching the relationship between education and professionalism within young individuals is at the core of the partnership, with activities ranging from seminars and training programs to internships and direct exposure to work environments. Through the support of leading private sector entities such as Alghanim Industries, INJAZ-Kuwait has trained thousands of students with educational programs on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.