KUWAIT CITY - Burgan Bank -- amongst the leading and most dynamic commercial banks in the state of Kuwait -- avowed its commitment to supporting knowledge-acquisition by conducting a summer training program for 30 promising trainees to enable them to gather know-how and experience in the field of banking. The training program will acquaint students from different colleges, universities and members of organizations across Kuwait with the different business functions, operations and basic management skills that enable the bank to successfully meet its business goals and customer expectations. Encouraging young generations to realize their potential has always been a key focus area of the Bank's Corporate Social Responsibility program, says the Bank's Chief Human Resources & Development Officer Mrs Maliha Al-Ayar.
"We look forward to giving young students the chance to learn about how our bank functions. This will prepare them to jumpstart their careers. Giving them an opportunity to learn from veterans in the field of banking through hands-on training and internships is a way in which we fulfill our commitment to promote banking expertise. This summer, 30 talented and eager-to-learn youth will interact with senior executives and management members from Burgan Bank, and practice what they learn at the bank." This learning-plus-application approach will further the development of their skills, and help them to not only jumpstart their career but also equip them with necessary experience to play an important role in the nation's business and economic development as today's youth will help shape the future, she adds.
Following an assessment of their strengths and aptitude, each of the 30 trainees will be allowed to gain practical business knowledge at different departments of the bank. "Understanding how different departments and functions in the bank complement each other and how each person can make a contribution to the collective success of the bank, is one of the most important lessons that we encourage our trainees to learn", explains Maliha Al Ayar. "This is the basis of Burgan Bank's 'Brand Values' (of Trust, Commitment, Excellence and Progression) and our 'Driving Principles for Action' (of Co-operation, Ownership, Improvement, Inspiration). We are glad to give these promising trainees an opportunity to internalize the essence of our corporate philosophy."
The Bank's HRD Department has been consistently working to integrate learning and training programs into its annual calendar and thereby promote advancement of the nation's human capital. Recently, the bank recruited 81 nationals into its diverse workforce, which raised its Kuwaitization ratio to a favorable 58.5 percent. Burgan Bank presents a successful model of a private sector firm's ability to attract young, ambitious Kuwaitis, she added. The bank strives to reward deserving trainees through merit-based recruitment opportunities into the bank's workforce. It also provides employees with best-in-class benefit programs and paves the road for them to take advantage of the various promotion venues and career development opportunities.
© Arab Times 2009
