Over 5,000 students benefit from national awareness campaign on future jobs, in-demand specializations

TDT | Manama

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Skills Bahrainan initiative under the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) – in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has concluded the first phase of its national awareness campaign designed to raise awareness amongst secondary school students about future jobs and the specializations [specialisations] in demand in Bahrain’s labour market. The campaign featured a series of interactive sessions delivered across all governorates of the Kingdom.

The initiative aims to support students in making informed academic and career decisions by equipping them with essential insights and guidance on key economic sectors, high-demand occupations, and the educational pathways that lead to them. These insights are made available through the Employability Skills Portal (www.esp. bh), which serves as a national reference point that provides students and parents with current, data-driven information on emerging jobs, labour market trends, and related career pathways. The portal features interactive dashboards covering workforce [the workforce] across key sectors, salary ranges, academic specializations, as well as a comprehensive directory of universities and educational institutions.

The campaign engaged more than 5,000 male and female students from 38 public schools, giving them the opportunity to explore future labour market trends and understand how these insights can guide their academic and career choices in alignment with national development requirements.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ibrahim Ali Al Burshaid, Assistant Undersecretary for Education at the Ministry of Education, stated: “This joint campaign reflects the Ministry’s commitment to raising students’ awareness of labour market requirements and empowering them to plan early for their future careers. Through strategic partnerships with national entities, including Skills Bahrain, we are working to prepare students for fields and skills that align with Bahrain’s development priorities.”

Mr. Amer Marhoon, Managing Director of Skills Bahrain, added: “We believe in the importance of providing students and parents with reliable information that supports thoughtful academic and career planning. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Education is a key step in reinforcing the value of aligning students’ interests with labour market needs, helping them understand their aspirations while contributing to the competitiveness of Bahrain’s economy.”

Skills Bahrain is an initiative that operates under the umbrella of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” which seeks to fill the skills gap of local talent resulting from the constant changes and development in the global labour market. Skills Bahrain works closely with employers, education and training providers, and government stakeholders to bridge the skills gap by providing its stakeholders with the necessary intelligence, sector-specific data, and necessary tools.

It contributes to the transition from education to employment, and provides a clear path towards career development, therefore developing skilled and globally competitive Bahraini talent.