In partnership with 6 leading organizations from various sectors...

338 students from 13 schools benefited from the program so far this year

Manama - December 24, 2012

338 students from 13 government secondary schools have so far benefited from INJAZ Bahrain's "Job Shadow" program for the current academic year 2012/2013

The program, which is being conducted in partnership with 6 leading local organizations from the industrial, services, and financial sectors, aims to provide students with real-life opportunities to learn about fundamental business concepts - such as revenues, costs, competitiveness, and market dynamics - that will help shape their future careers.

Commenting on the program, Sh. Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive Director of INJAZ Bahrain said, "By enabling students to see first-hand how organizations work through its various functions, we are helping to inspire our youth to excel in whichever field they choose. We are extremely appreciative of the support and encouragement extended to us from our partners, volunteers, and the Ministry of Education over the years to prepare the next generations of Bahrainis for the real world."

The program is delivered through in-classroom learning activities and a one-day field visit to specific host companies. During these visits, the volunteers from the host company talk to students about their career experiences and allow them to shadow them and their colleagues in their various roles.

Students are also required to engage with the host company's employees and prepare reports on what they learned from the experience, and asked to develop a personal plan of action on how to achieve their academic and career goals.

Expressing her view about the positive impact of the program, Noora Al-Aazmi, a Job Shadow volunteer form Gulf Air, said "It was an inspiring journey to take in young Bahrainis for a real life workplace and exchange new ideas and thoughts with them. My students were very excited and enthusiastic to discover new things related to different jobs and careers, and I will be looking forward to doing it again next year."

The 6 organizations who took part in the program during this year were Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Aluminum Bahrain (Alba), Gulf Air, Bahrain Telecommunication Company (Batelco), Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB),  and Bahrain National Gas Company (BANAGAS).

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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 20 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

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