Ooredoo and Ministry of Education Launch ‘Next Gen Learners' Career Exploration Programme

Al Bawaba

a day ago

Ooredoo, together with the Ministry of Education represented by the Career Guidance and Student Counseling Center, is proud to launch Next Gen Learners, a new Career Exploration Programme designed to introduce school students to real-world career paths and help them understand the rapidly evolving job market. Running from 13 to 31 July, the programme is led by Ooredoo's training team with support from B2B and key corporate teams. Over two immersive weeks, students will explore workplace roles, experience Ooredoo's culture firsthand, and gain insights into organisational life, ethics, and future-focused industries.'This initiative reflects Ooredoo's commitment to building a future-ready Oman through youth development,' said Khawla Al Amri, Chief People Officer at Ooredoo. 'By welcoming students into our workplace, we're helping shape a more informed and ambitious generation, while creating pathways that connect learning to leadership.'This initiative bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world opportunity, empowering students to envision their future and make informed career choices.Fakhriya Salim Hamed Al Musalami, Senior career and employment specialist at Ministry of Education added: 'We are proud to collaborate with Ooredoo on the Next Gen Learners initiative. Programmes like these are vital to preparing our youth for the world ahead. By exposing students to real professional environments, we are strengthening their readiness for higher education and future careers.'
Next Gen Learners supports Ooredoo's strategy to invest in youth, education, and community impact, reflecting its role as a purpose-driven partner in shaping Oman's future. The programme sets a benchmark for public-private collaboration in talent development, offering a model for future partnerships. By investing early, Ooredoo is helping build a skilled workforce that drives national growth and improves customer experience.