KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs approved a proposal to allow tenth and eleventh grade high school students to work part-time at cooperative societies during July and August, Kuwait Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies' President Abdulwahab Al-Fares announced on Wednesday. Jobs will be open only for co-op shareholders' children and grandchildren, he said, adding that around 10,000 students are eligible to apply.
Students can enroll to work for four hours a day at the cooperative societies in their areas of residence, Fares explained, noting that each student would receive a financial reward that varies between KD 100 and KD 200. The project was presented based on the Cabinet’s instructions to provide employment opportunities for Kuwaiti high school students during the summer, Fares said.
They come as part of efforts to help provide students with chances to utilize their spare time with useful projects where they can gain work experience and build self-confidence by interacting with the public, he added. Fares expressed appreciation for the support shown by the Social Affairs Ministry through presenting the necessary facilities, offering a quick response and easing the process of implementing this project.