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Daily Tribune
24-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Counselors Rewire Student Futures
TDT | Manama A hundred career counsellors are at the centre of a quiet revolution in Bahrain's education system, trained to turn labour data into student guidance in a first-ofits-kind collaboration between Skills Bahrain and the Ministry of Education. The initiative is designed to rewire the role of school advisors, shifting them from academic helpers to informed navigators of a fast-changing labour market. Armed with data-rich digital tools, these counsellors are now expected to guide students into sectors where real opportunities lie, using a national platform that maps emerging careers, skill requirements, and industry demand. Tools for the future The workshop, led by Skills Bahrain, an initiative under the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), introduced career advisors to a suite of new tools: Sector Skills Reports, Career Pathways Maps, and the National Occupational Standards. All are aimed at helping students make decisions based not just on interest, but on evolving job market realities. At the heart of this ecosystem is the Employability Skills Portal, developed in partnership with the Information & eGovernment Authority. The platform gives students, parents, employers, and educators access to live insights on market needs and skills in demand, turning labour data into a shared compass for the next generation. Classroom to economy Through a mix of demonstrations and group exercises, the workshop trained counsellors to embed these tools into daily practice, moving beyond generic advice to tailored guidance linked directly to national economic strategies. Assistant Undersecretary for Education H.E. Ibrahim Ali Al Burshaid praised the partnership, calling it a key move toward transforming how schools prepare students for the workforce. 'This initiative supports our strategic vision to integrate real-world career insight into the educational journey,' he said. Bridge to Bahrain's next workforce Skills Bahrain Managing Director Amer Marhoon said the goal is to empower students with 'accurate information that allows them to make informed decisions,' and to ensure counsellors have the intelligence needed to support them. He noted that the initiative also marks a shift in how education policy is executed, with schools becoming active participants in shaping Bahrain's labour supply in line with national goals. As Bahrain accelerates its transition to a data-driven, knowledge-based economy, guidance counsellors, once seen as sideline advisors, are being recast as frontline agents in the country's workforce strategy.
Biz Bahrain
24-06-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
'Skills Bahrain" and the Ministry of Education Held a Workshop to Support Student Development and Career Pathway Guidance
Skills Bahrain – an initiative under the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) organized a workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of school career guidance counselors. The workshop brought together 100 counselors from secondary schools across Bahrain. The workshop provided an overview of key tools and resources developed by Skills Bahrain, including the Sector Skills Reports, Career Pathways Maps, and National Occupational Standards. These resources aim to help students better understand the jobs and skills in demand and align their development with the evolving needs of the labor market. The workshop also introduced the Employability Skills Portal, developed by Skills Bahrain in partnership with the Information & eGovernment Authority, as a platform that offers valuable labor market insights for students, parents, jobseekers, employers, and education and training providers. The workshop included a hands-on training on how to use the Employability Skills Portal and the Skills Bahrain website through group activities with the counselors. Practical activities were also conducted to support career counselors in using these tools effectively and in guiding students toward educational and career choices that align with their interests and labor market trends. Ibrahim Ali Al Burshaid, Assistant Undersecretary for Education at the Ministry of Education, praised the strong and productive partnership with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and its initiative, Skills Bahrain. He highlighted that this collaboration supports the Ministry's strategic vision of fostering partnerships to advance the development of educational services in schools across the Kingdom of Bahrain. On this occasion, Amer Marhoon, Managing Director of Skills Bahrain, stated: 'We believe in the importance of equipping students with accurate information that empowers them to make informed decisions about their education and career paths. This collaboration with the Ministry of Education marks a key step in ensuring that career counselors are supported with the latest tools and insights that reflect the demand of the labor market.' 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 labor market. Skills Bahrain works closely with employers, education & 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.
