ACK and Creative Bits Solutions sign agreement
The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) and “Creative Bits Solutions” signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and cooperate on nurturing talents from ACK.
As part of the MOU, Creative Bits and ACK will jointly develop training programs and facilitate the participation of ACK students to national and international competitions, workshops and similar activities aimed at providing them with advanced technical and soft skills that are needed for the job market. The agreement will promote the mutual exchange of personnel, facilities and equipment, and relevant information.
Dean of the School of Engineering at ACK, Dr. Mohammad Abdul Niby expressed his appreciation for this move and said that this MOU defines the guidelines for a strong cooperation with Creative Bits which will come with benefits for both parties in several aspects such as exchange of expertise, consultations and the promotion of talents. He added that several collaboration plans are already in mind and the near future will witness the effectiveness of this relationship.
The MOU was signed by the Assistant to the President for Support Services, Mr. Sager Al Sharhan at ACK and Eng. Ahmad Al Saleh, Chairman of
Creative Bits Solutions.
Creative Bits is a leading company in the field of technology and parallel education technology supporting formal education, which promotes the use of modern technology, innovation and digital manufacturing through product development, exhibitions, activities, events, digital manufacturing centers, Maker Spaces and university and community competitions at the level of Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf, including but not limited to Maker Faire Kuwait, Maker Faire Saudi Arabia, Maker Faire Dubai and the Mechaton competition between universities in the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Countries. Also, it works on the manufacture and supply of tools and provides training programs and materials, builds and develops educational curricula and means of progress of technology for the sake of knowledge dissemination through the support of the educational system and the enrichment of the existing scientific and technological innovations and contents.
It refines and develops students’ skills and community renaissance through the Educational Portal Makers Academy as well as providing technical and engineering support for technical and engineering projects in various fields and developing models of inventions and turning them into products for the local or global market as well as carrying out a set of community activities that concern Kuwaiti youth through carrying out a series of visits to technology-producing countries such as China and Turkey to help young people implement their ideas, develop their capabilities and give them a model for entrepreneurship in the different technical fields.
On the other hand, ACK is one of the first private universities in Kuwait - established in 2004. The College offers world-class higher education on home ground through international learning partnerships. Courses of study are available at diploma and bachelor degree levels and in specializations within Engineering, Business, Aviation and Maritime studies.
ACK offers a personalized approach to learning where each student has an academic advisor who is available for scholastic and career guidance. At the same time, ACK places importance on the overall College experience and accordingly a wide range of sporting and club activities are available so that students can pursue their hobbies and interests with others and establish lifelong friendships.