Dr. Alaquil: We aim to upgrade the level of graduates and prepare them to meet the requirements of the local job market as well as to train them to handle modern technologies

Jeddah : 11 July, 2013

Construction Products Holding Company (CPC) celebrated graduation day on the successful conclusion of its Summer Training Course 2013 for female students from King Abdulaziz University and Effat University in Jeddah.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr. Faysal Alaquil, CPC's Director of Business Development and Social Responsibility, as well as the training program staff. "The number of trainees has been increasing year after year since the start of the program" commented Dr. Alaquil.

This increasing demand for the training program confirms the company's concerted drive to provide the necessary training to qualify female students for the work market, which is in accordance with major studies, especially in the Engineering and Architectural fields, Dr. Alaquil said.

"CPC prepared the summer training program in realization of its important role as a major national company to upgrade the graduates and prepare them to meet the requirements of the work market in Saudi Arabia, as well as to handle modern technologies," he added.

"The training program was introduced first in collaboration with local universities in Jeddah" Alaquil said. "Training sessions are held in three places in Jeddah - the CPC headquarters on Andalus Street in Jeddah and the Data & Information Center at CPC's Industrial Park".

Mrs. Maie Omar Binladin, Deputy Director of  CSR, said "The company's  Saudization plan to train female students of Engineering, Architecture and other faculties is in line with government directives".

"This objective can only be achieved by qualifying female graduates to be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the positions they would assume in (CPC) and other companies," she added.

 "We are happy with the keenness of the female students in wanting to be trained and learn about modern sciences and participate in helping develop the country and improving the life of citizens," she said. "We will continue to implement our training plans to include as many new faculties as we can." Dr. Alaquil stated.

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Information on CPC :
Construction Products Holding Company(CPC) is a closed joint stock company with a  reputable entity possessing a wealth of global experience in construction products serving elite clients. CPC's head office is in Jeddah, with branches in Riyadh, Bahra, Dammam, Damascus, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha and Mumbai.

Under the professional and experienced staff, our branches specialize in vital elements for any construction project including Steel, Marble, Granite, Precast Concrete, Glass, Adhesives, Ready Mix, Electric Cables, Electromechanic, Aluminum, and Wood Products and a rental equipment company.

Together they provide the industry with all their requirements from One Industrial Park.

By implementing these strategic principles along with the National Industrial Strategy of Saudi Arabia, it represents a conscious effort to fulfill our vision of ..."Your Complete Building Solution".

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