NBK Academy welcomes 23rd batch of fresh graduates

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) recently welcomed to its annual “NBK Academy” program the 23rd batch and the first in 2020 of fresh Kuwaiti graduates who have successfully met the acceptance criteria specifically designed for this intensive program.

The NBK Academy Program, launched 12 years ago, has been supporting NBK’s strategy to employ, train and develop the professional skills of newly graduated Kuwaiti talents, in addition to attracting them to work in the financial services industry.

The fresh group of trainees was welcomed by Emad Al-Ablani, Head of Human Resources and Mohamed

Al-Othman, Head, Consumer Banking Group, in addition to several officials from talent management and training and development divisions.

The program that will be delivered to 20 participants, extends over a period of 4 months and covers various aspects of banking operations including: banking principles, risk management, financial accounting, marketing, negotiation, consumer and commercial lending.

It is worth noting that the program’s content is subject to constant revision and update in order to keep pace with the latest research and studies in the global banking sector. New and innovative elements were recently added to the program, including design thinking and banking simulation as well as creativity and innovation in the banking environment.

NBK Academy reflects NBK’s vision to support sustainable human capital development as one of its top strategic priorities and a shared responsibility between the various governmental institutions and the private sector.

NBK Academy was inaugurated in 2008 with the aim to pave the way for newly Kuwaiti graduates to join the banking sector. The academy provides graduates with the best training programs developed in cooperation with leading international institutions and universities to meet the demands of the labor market.

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