Eng Ahmad Hamad Al-Hammad

KUWAIT: Kuwait Telecommunications Company - stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, continues to welcome students interested in participating in the company's internship programs. To provide aspiring students and recent graduates with real life work experience, each program is designed to add great value that can assist them in building their future careers.

stc recently concluded its internship semester, the company highlighted in a statement, but the programs remain open to all students and recent graduates who wish to learn more about the telecom sector. Given the current circumstances, interns were requested to work online and participate in events on certain occasions. stc's internship programs are carried out in collaboration with local universities, where students can effectively apply what they have studied, as well as their personal knowledge throughout the experience.

Those who completed one of stc's internships got the chance to experience the dynamic work environment in one of the leading telecom companies in the region. Students from Kuwait University joined the program this year under stc's Corporate Communications Department. They each received a specific set of criteria and actionable goals to be achieved throughout the internship journey based on the department's requirements.

Upon completing the program, participants were awarded a certificate from the stc's Human Resources Department. stc provides the program on an ongoing basis to educate students and deliver an effective learning curve in line with the company's corporate social responsibility initiative directed towards empowering the youth.

On this occasion, Eng Ahmad Hamad Al-Hammad, stc's CHRO stated, "At stc, we are eager to support the education sector by providing students of different majors with opportunities to gain knowledge and real-life work experience. Additionally, we find it essential to invest in our employees and provide them with an environment that allows them to reach their full potential, contributing to the success of stc and the Telecommunication Industry."

Hammad added, "We are very pleased to see talented Kuwaitis complete the extensive internship program at stc. The program was enabled through our digital platforms which allow our employees to work remotely. Our goal is to provide young talented Kuwaitis with the knowledge and practical experience that will support their growth within the industry and grant them the skills they need to excel in their future career paths."

stc's internship programs are offered to university students and recent graduates who possess a strong academic record, high level of commitment and are between the ages of 18 to 25. The programs run for a period of 2-3 months and are dedicated towards amplifying competencies, building effective time management and delivering a superior job experience. Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion and the possibility to seek a permanent career opportunity based on their performance.