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'Future Pioneers' programme launched
SAMAYIL: The second edition of the 'Future Pioneers' programme kicked off on Sunday in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, organised by the Career Guidance and Student Counselling Centre in cooperation with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED).
The programme was held at the Omani Women's Association headquarters in Samayil. The programme will run until July 17, 2025.
The programme, targeting students from grades 7 to 9 across the governorate, aims to enhance entrepreneurial culture among youth, equip them with innovation tools, and encourage them to explore technical projects and start-up establishment.
It features a comprehensive five-day training programme that includes practical workshops, creative activities, interactive learning and teamwork, along with foundational awareness of entrepreneurial concepts.
The participants will present their projects before a specialised judging panel, simulating real-world investor scenarios. The programme contributes to preparing a generation of proactive and innovative students, strengthening their future role in building a creativity-driven national economy. - ONA
