Tamkeen holds networking session for “Mashroo3i”

Manama : Tamkeen recently held the first networking session for participants of the third Mashroo3i Youth Business Award programme, where alumni met with key members of the Kingdom’s prominent organisations. 

The first of its kind event, featured 60 Mashroo3i alumni connecting with representatives from Bahrain Development Bank, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce, Tenmou and UNIDO, as well as Mashroo3i’s panel of mentors and judges in attendance. 

Mashroo3i comes as part of Tamkeen’s efforts to support Bahrain’s youth and prepare them for the labour market while raising awareness about the importance of entrepreneurship amongst Bahrainis. 

This year’s edition had participants undergo a training phase prior to the business-planning phase of the competition. The competition targets Bahraini youth between the ages of 15-26, with the junior’s category ranging from ages 15-18 and the advanced category ranging from ages 18-26.

Launched by Tamkeen in 2012, the Mashroo3i Youth Business Awards to date have benefited over 463 Bahraini youth.

For more information about the Mashroo3i competition, visit Mashroo3i’s website, www.tamkeen.bh/mashroo3i. For more information on Tamkeen’s other programmes, contact 17383333 or email support@tamkeen.bh or visit www.tamkeen.bh