Graduates will possess in-demand skills for job market

Isa Town, Bahrain - December 28, 2010:  Bahrain Polytechnic, the Kingdom's leading professional and technical training institution, has announced the opening of admissions for the second semester for Academic Year 2010/2011. Admissions will remain open for prospective students until January 6th 2011 to enroll in world-class curricula and programmes that ensure graduates possess skill sets in line with industry requirements. Degree programmes available for this semester include Bachelor degrees in Web Media, International Logistics Management, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Engineering Technology, all of which meet the demands of the Kingdom's job market.

Nearly 1,400 students, Bahrain Polytechnic is an innovator in education and a pivotal part of the Kingdom's educational reforms, which are part of the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 launched by His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2008.  Bahrain Polytechnic is committed to innovation and to producing Bahraini graduates with skills and qualifications that match the requirements of the job market today and for the foreseeable future.

Prospective students are asked to submit their applications to the Student Information Centre (Building 8 at the Bahrain Polytechnic Campus in Isa Town). Last day for accepting applications is on Thursday January 6th 2011. More information is available at www.polytechnic.bh.

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About Bahrain Polytechnic
Bahrain Polytechnic was established in 2008 by his Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as a cornerstone project of the Economic Development Board (EDB), chaired by H.R.H Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bahrain Polytechnic was created to address the need for a skilled Bahraini labour force aimed at supporting economic growth and diversification and is therefore proactive in ensuring the success of the Kingdom's economic reform program.

The Bahrain Polytechnic is a tertiary education organization committed to building a better future for Bahrainis by providing improved training and educational opportunities. Bahrain Polytechnic offers internationally recognized training programs that are fully based on the application of new knowledge in real life situations, thereby making sure that students develop high levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Bahrain Polytechnic is unique from other education providers in terms of the principles on which it has been established and from which it operates. It builds close relationships with industries, employers and professional groups, both in Bahrain and abroad, and this strategy, set by the Board of Trustees, will ensure that Bahrain Polytechnic graduates meet the needs of the labour market.

www.bahrainpolytechnic.bh

For More Information please contact:
Bayan Nasser or Hassan Al-Jundi
Hill and Knowlton
Tel: +973 17533532
Fax: +973 17533370
E-mail: bayan.nasser@hillandknowlton.com or Hassan.aljundi@hillandknowlton.com

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