ila Bank’s third internship offers stronger career prospects

TDT | Manama

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ila Bank, the fastest growing digital mobile-only bank in Bahrain, powered by Bank ABC, commenced its multi-stage internship programme for students of local and international universities in Bahrain for the third consecutive year.

The programme kicked off with tailored training modules organised in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF), after which nine students were selected for a twomonth internship with the bank, which began on October 10th, 2022.

Since its inception in 2019, ila has nurtured a commitment to developing Bahrain’s youth, with the intent of raising awareness on digital transformation and fintech initiatives in the Kingdom.

ila Bank’s CEO, Mohamed Al Maraj, remarked: “The internship programme reflects our commitment to the youth of Bahrain, as they are who will keep driving the country forward well into the future.”

The internship was announced on social media with a contest that required applicants to solve a riddle based on ila’s products.

Avid ila users and followers who got the correct answers were shortlisted for an interview.

Following this, 20 graduates were selected to participate in a customised programme at the BIBF.

After completing several technical and soft skills training modules, graduates presented a business idea to the ila team.

Nine students with the best ideas were selected for an internship in their respective fields with the bank.

BIBF’s Director, Dr Ahmed Al Shaikh, said, “As our objectives are aligned, we support more and more initiatives that pertain to encouraging the youth to enhance their skills and knowledge and to persevere in their overall career progression.”