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5-week program aims to prepare Kuwaiti youth for employment

Group photo of the graduates. – KUNA photos KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Youth (PAY) concluded the Ministry of Health's nutrition contracts training program on Thursday, held at Kuwait University's College of Business Administration with the participation of 50 trainees. The five-week program aimed to prepare Kuwaiti youth for employment under government contracts within the private sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Health. Speaking to KUNA following a ceremony honoring the trainees, Head of the Program Dr Hashem Al-Tabtabaei said the initiative is part of the PAY's broader 'Job Makers' project, which seeks to create employment opportunities for young Kuwaitis in cooperation with various ministries and state entities. Dr Al-Tabtabaei noted that the trainees were selected from around 250 applicants and demonstrated strong commitment and enthusiasm throughout their training. Mishaal Al-Masoud Dr Hashem Al-Tabtabaei He emphasized PAY's dedication to supporting Kuwaiti youth and facilitating their entry into the private sector. He explained that the graduates are now fully qualified to begin work in this vital field, following approval from the Public Authority for Manpower and the Ministry of Health. He also extended gratitude to officials from both bodies, as well as the private companies involved, for their cooperation in supporting young Kuwaitis eager to contribute to the healthcare sector. Meanwhile, program liaison officer Mishaal Al-Mas'ad stated that participants underwent two weeks of theoretical training followed by three weeks of hands-on experience in Ministry of Health hospitals, allowing them to gain essential practical skills. Al-Mas'ad added that the initiative encourages young people to explore careers in the private sector, which offers broader opportunities for learning and entrepreneurship. He urged job-seeking Kuwaiti youth to take advantage of such programs to secure quality employment and build their futures in service-oriented fields.– KUNA