Employ Bahrain

Creating a supportive environment for young people to acquire employment skills and start a successful career path.

A series of developmental workshops, training and mentoring sessions, interview preparation, and access to job opportunities.

Objectives:

• Enhancing employment skills among Bahraini youth.

• Linking young people with suitable job opportunities available in the local and regional market.

• Instilling hope in the hearts of young people.

Duration of the Initiative:
Ongoing initiative

Positive Impact:

• Successfully employing 300 Bahraini youth in the labor market.

• Creating a network of young people with high potential and ambition to develop their skills and experiences.

• Reaching young people with high potential and nominating them to lead many national initiatives and memberships in youth councils.

Preparation Phase:

Defining Objectives and the General Plan:

• Defining the main objectives of the initiative and formulating a comprehensive action plan.

• Setting a timeline that includes all activities from registration to training, then engaging in job opportunities.

Designing Activities and Training Workshops:

• Focusing on developing employment skills through workshops and guidance/mentoring sessions.

Selecting Partners:

Choosing partners from supportive local entities, international bodies, and experts in various fields to ensure the necessary support.

Identifying Cooperating Entities for Employment:

• Local companies and institutions that offer job opportunities to participants were selected, based on their needs and the requirements of available jobs.

• These entities were negotiated with to clarify their role in the initiative and how they support participants in employment.

Determining Necessary Resources:

• Allocating the necessary budget to cover the costs of training programs and workshops.

• Providing a digital platform to facilitate the registration and follow-up process.

Opening Registration and Selecting Participants:

• Registration through the electronic platform with forms for providing personal information and skills.

• Conducting interviews and tests to determine the level of linguistic and social skills.

Guidelines for Participants:

• Providing clear guidance on the program’s objectives and expectations for active participation.

• Selecting participants based on their career aspirations, skills, and potential, ensuring that ambitious Bahraini youth are targeted.

Implementation Phase:

Registration and Participation:

• An electronic registration mechanism was implemented, with participant applications received through detailed forms that included skills, experiences, and ambitions.

• Personal interviews and tests were organized to determine the level of linguistic and social skills.

Implementation of Activities:

• Workshops and training courses were implemented that focused on developing employment skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, and professional communication.

• Individual and group mentoring sessions were held with experienced mentors to support participants and guide them towards the best opportunities.

Documentation and Follow-up:

• The progress of participants was tracked through periodic reports.

• A database was created to document all activities and interact with participants to provide ongoing support.

Phased Evaluation:

• Periodic evaluations were conducted for participants to measure their progress in acquiring skills and their readiness for the labor market.

• Activities and workshops were modified to meet the needs of participants based on their feedback and continuous evaluations.

Referral of Participants to Cooperating Entities in Employment:

• Participants were linked with cooperating entities based on their skills and career aspirations, and their personal files were sent to be evaluated by these entities.

• Interviews were coordinated between participants and employers to ensure compatibility between job skills and market needs.

Conducting Interviews and Evaluating Participants:

• The cooperating entities conducted personal interviews and skills assessment tests to determine the suitability of participants for the available jobs.

• Participants were followed up during this process to ensure that the necessary support was provided.

Employment of Participants:

Based on the results of the evaluations and interviews, the cooperating entities employed the participants who successfully passed these stages.

Post-Initiative Phase:

Performance Evaluation:

• A comprehensive evaluation of the results was conducted based on the employment of participants, the skills acquired, and the job opportunities reached.

• Feedback was collected from participants and partners to determine the level of satisfaction and the impact of the initiative on their career path.

Preparing the Final Report:

• A final report was prepared outlining the outputs of the initiative, the challenges, and the impact of the initiative on the participants and the cooperating entities.

• Recommendations for improvements in future initiatives were included based on the current experience.

Continuity and Development:

• Mechanisms were identified to improve future programs based on feedback.

• Comments were collected and analyzed from participants and employers to improve future initiatives and ensure the development of followed strategies.

• Work was done to create a sustainable community of participants to continue supporting them in their career paths.

Post-Employment Support:

• Continuous follow-up was provided to the participants who were employed to ensure their integration into the new work environment.

• Feedback was collected from companies and participants to measure the success of the employment process and identify any challenges that new employees may face.