Gulf Bank gold sponsor of MGRP career fair
Move underlines bank’s support private sector employment
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 13: Reinforcing its active role in supporting Kuwait’s youth and the development of the national economy, Gulf Bank is a gold sponsor of the Manpower and Government Restructuring Program (MGRP)’s career fair, held on Feb 12, 2018, at MGRP headquarters in Reggie area.
Gulf Bank’s participation and sponsorship comes in light of the agreement signed between the Bank and the MGRP earlier last year to support the Recruitment Screening Program and offer career counseling, as well as guidance to Kuwaiti nationals seeking employment opportunities in the private sector.
At the fair, a team representing Gulf Bank’s human resources division was present at a dedicated booth, providing interested career fair visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the Bank as well as the responsibilities of the various departments. The human resources specialists offered advice to those looking to join the Bank and answer their questions.
Commenting on the importance of the event and the initiative, Salma AlHajjaj, General Manager of Human Resources at Gulf Bank said: “The MGRP career fair is a prime opportunity to reach and engage with the growing number of Kuwaiti youth who are interested in private sector employment. At Gulf Bank, we proudly support Kuwaitis seeking exciting professional opportunities in the private sector and have a strong track record of nurturing and developing young talent to their full potential. We are delighted with the level of interest in a career in the financial sector and especially with Gulf Bank that we saw at the fair. We are very much looking forward to welcoming ambitious new employees to our workforce very soon.”
Al-Hajjaj added: “It is a pleasure and an honor to be a partner of MGRP, who have demonstrated their commitment to boosting employment in the private sector in order to support our country’s economic development. They are offering training and skills development to ensure these potential employees are ready for new positions. Our participation this year is evidence that we share the common goal of helping young Kuwaitis finding the right career opportunities and grow them into future leaders for the benefit of our country.”
In 2017, Gulf Bank was awarded the ‘Best Training Plan 2016’ from the MGRP, which is a testimony to the Bank’s commitment and dedication to support Kuwait’s youth.
Gulf Bank successfully implemented several initiatives over the past years, such as external training programs held in collaboration with the MGRP and its long-term sponsorship of INJAZ Kuwait offering professional skills and entrepreneurial training for high school and university students.