Manama, Bahrain - Monday, June 1st, 2008: The Labour Fund - Career Progression Programme (CPP) managed by BDO Jawad Habib Consulting, got off to a flying start with 100 Bahraini private sector employees being seconded by their companies for additional skills training.

The participants in the programme represent a wide range of private sector companies and different career paths, from HR officers and customer service officers to cashiers, security officers and telephone operators. They are linked by a unifying desire to improve their skills in areas such as English language, communication skills, customer service and team-work so that they can be more productive and see improvement in their career goals achievement and job satisfaction levels.

The CPP project is designed to improve Bahraini manpower by training employees who are within the basic salary range of BD200- BD400. It aims to provide training to over 500 Bahrainis in the pilot phase. The project is supervised by BDO Jawad Habib Consulting, taps into the facilities and expertise available in Bahrain-based training service providers for the completion of the skills enhancement.  The training providers have been pre-qualified to work under the CPP.

"The training is an outcome to the Training Need Analysis conducted for employees to improve their skills at their current capacities and enhance their productivity" said Dr Ehsan Ghurbal LF-CPP project manager at BDO Jawad Habib Consulting. "We are looking forward to deploy more for training as we believe that this programme will make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of Bahraini's by enhancing their careers and income", he added.  

The Career Progression Centre (CPC) is located on the 3rd floor at Al Ezz Tower (off-the Exhibition Avenue) and is exclusively dedicated to receive requests, enquiries and support the execution of this programme. Employers in the private sector can participate in the programme by nominating their eligible Bahraini employees.

Registration forms are available online at www.bdojawadhabib.com,  or for more information and details about the programme, employers who are companies in the private sector can email: info.cpp@bdojawadhabib.com, while Training Service Providers who are interested in supporting this programme may email: tsp.cpp@bdojawadhabib.com.

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BDO Jawad Habib:
In order to implement the CPP, the Labour Fund has engaged BDO Jawad Habib Consulting (BDOJHC).   It will be responsible for the project implementation and management of the CPP and will handle all administrative and promotional activities specific to the work.

BDO JawadHabib is a leading management consultancy firm in Bahrain, which originally commenced operations on 1st January 1980. BDO JawadHabib is a Member Firm of BDO International, one of the world's largest professional services firms. BDO provides advisory, auditing, tax and consultancy services on a globally integrated basis with over 626 offices in more than 111 countries.

For over twenty years, BDO JawadHabib has dedicated itself to the service of their clients, and has built up an unrivalled knowledge of the legal and commercial environment in the Kingdome of Bahrain. BDO JawadHabib has established an enviable reputation as a leading force in the HR, Training and Advisory profession, responsive to its clients' needs by providing solid local and international expertise.

The Labour Fund
The CPP is designed and fully sponsored by the Labour Fund to benefit the Bahraini employees in the private sector.

The Labour Fund is a semi-autonomous entity which formulates strategic and operational plans to enhance the overall prosperity of the private sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain by investing in Bahraini employability, skill enhancement of existing employees and enterprise growth. The Labour Fund aims to assist the private sector to increase its productivity and to become the engine of economic growth.

Under the CPP; the Labour Fund subsidises the HR consulting fees, the training cost and the salary increase of BD50 for the first 12 months.

For Media Enquiries, you may contact: 
Ms. Hala A. Suleiman
Marketing Communications Manager
Labour Fund
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17568850 / 17568851
Fax: 17581801
email: info@lf.bh

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