Agreement St struck with General Assembly Bahrain by BENEFIT, aimed at boosting national technology skill development
BENEFIT, a leading Fintech and electronic financial transactions service company, has formed a strategic partnership with General Assembly Bahrain. This collaboration is designed to nurture and empower national talent specifically within Bahrain's tech sector.
The partnership focuses on supporting the development and enhancement of Bahraini professionals' skills through specialized training programs. These include upskilling, reskilling, career development, accelerators, part-time courses, and bootcamps in various tech disciplines.
Key aspects of this partnership include:
- Access for BENEFIT to General Assembly's pool of trained tech professionals, facilitating recruitment and job matching.
- Implementation of targeted training and career development programs designed to boost the technical capabilities of Bahrain's national workforce.
- Joint efforts to enhance BENEFIT’s own workforce capabilities, supporting the company’s digital transformation and ongoing growth.
Reyadh Almearaj, Chief Information Officer of BENEFIT, is proud of the collaboration with General Assembly Bahrain. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging General Assembly's well-established training programs and technical expertise.
The partnership supports BENEFIT's commitment to developing human capital, which is essential to institutional growth and excellence. It also aims to strengthen the link between training and employment in the tech sector.
The MoU was signed at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). It highlights plans for UX Design Capstone Collaborations. The agreement takes place within a modern, innovation-driven environment, and provides trainees with the opportunity to apply their skills in a real-world professional environment.
In addition to the training programs, the partnership includes cooperation in organizing joint events and meetings, participation in career fairs, and opportunities for representatives from both organizations to contribute as guest speakers at relevant events. The agreement also encompasses joint efforts in the areas of marketing.
Reyadh Almearaj, Chief Information Officer of BENEFIT, is committed to nurturing national talent and introducing further initiatives that support skills development in the tech sector. He is proud that this partnership paves the way for joint efforts to enhance the technical capabilities of BENEFIT's workforce.
The strategic partnership between BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain is a tangible model for aligning training with employment, supporting Bahrain's vision of a knowledge-based economy. It is a significant step towards ensuring BENEFIT's workforce remains equipped with the latest knowledge and tools required for digital transformation and sustained growth.
- The strategic partnership between BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain focuses on technology education and self-development, aiming to enhance the technical capabilities of Bahrain's national workforce.
- This collaboration in the fintech sector, through initiatives like part-time courses and bootcamps, supports the personal growth and learning of Bahraini professionals, specifically within the tech sector.
- The alliance between BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain is not only a stepping stone for the companies' digital transformation but also a significant contribution to Bahrain's vision of a knowledge-based economy, enabling a seamless transition from education to employment in the tech sector.
