Following its resounding success in 2010, inJAz Bahrain launched its "Job Shadow" program for the academic year 2011/2012 in partnership with 8 leading companies from Bahrain's industrial, services, and financial sectors. This year, 390 students from 15 government secondary schools benefited from the program during the fall semester.
The "Job Shadow" program aims to provide students with real-life opportunities to learn more about the fundamental business concepts - such as revenues, costs, competitiveness, and market fundamentals - that will help shape their future careers. This was done through a variety of in-classroom learning activities and a one-day field visits to specific companies.
During these visits, the host volunteers talked to students about their career experiences and allowed them to shadow them and their colleagues in their various roles. In addition, the students were able to have open discussions with the employees from which they had to prepare reports on what they learnt. At the end, a series of activities were organized to encourage the students on implementing what they learnt and develop a personal plan of action to achieve their future academic and career goals.
Expressing her views about the positive impact of the program, Sh. Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive Director of inJAz Bahrain said, "The feedback from our students on the program has been truly remarkable as it addresses their desire to observe how employees perform their tasks in real-life context. The credit goes to the support and encouragement we have received from numerous partners, volunteers and the Ministry of Education over the years. We remain ever grateful to them for their unwavering loyalty and benevolence".
"We hope that the Job Shadow Program will keep on helping more students understand how the skills learnt in school are implemented in the workplace".
The 8 companies who took part in the program during this semester were BBK, Bapco, Alba, GPIC, KFH, Batelco, Citibank and Gulf Air.
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About inJAz Bahrain:
The purpose of inJAz Bahrain is to inspire and prepare young Bahrainis to succeed in a global economy. With the support of positive adult role models who volunteer their time, inJAz Bahrain enables young consumers to understand business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy and work-readiness. The programs also encourage confidence and motivate young people to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. These learning experiences establish the foundation upon which today's students can acquire the skills and aptitudes necessary to succeed in a fast-changing world.
inJAz Bahrain volunteers are supported by 17 committed community leaders who serve on the board of directors. These professionals provide the organization with valued guidance and support. In addition, inJAz Bahrain works with a number of local collaborations and affiliations. These relationships ensure that efforts are not duplicated and that available resources are used in the most effective manner possible.
As not- for-profit organization, inJAz Bahrain began serving the community in 2005. It is supported by funds generously granted by foundations and area businesses. Individuals also donate to the organization, and they assist with fund-raising activities throughout the year. The organization is part of Junior Achievement Worldwide that has a presence in more than 123 countries around the world.
For more information on inJAz Bahrain, please call Eman A.Aziz Janahi on 17225050 or visit www.injazbh.org
For more information, please contact:
Hassan Al JundiHill & Knowlton
+97317533532
Hassan.aljundi@hillandknowlton.com
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