‘Design Your Future Campaign’ to empower students and enhance career prospects

TDT | Manama                      

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com   

FinMark Communications has launched a 12-month “Design Your Future” campaign in partnership with the Higher Education Council (HEC) and with the support of lead finance partner CrediMax.

The launch event at the Athar monument that celebrates Bahraini women was in the presence of Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, the Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council, Ahmed Abdulrahman Seyadi, the CEO of CrediMax, and representatives from universities, local corporates, and organisations involved in human resources development.

The campaign aims to encourage high-school graduates, university students, and vocational training participants to enhance their human capital and career prospects.

The campaign Advisory Committee includes representatives of Tamkeen, Higher Education Council (HEC), Injaz Bahrain, KPMG, NGN International a life coach and students from different universities.

Commenting, Ahmed Abdelrahman Seyadi, the CEO of CrediMax, stated that the company was the first in Bahrain to launch a credit card for undergraduate students and believes in the need for management and financial planning education for young people Zahraa Taher, Managing Director of FinMark Communications, added that the campaign would improve student access to career opportunities and promote sustainable economic development in Bahrain.

The campaign will start with “Future Card” Design competition for students and will feature events such as a “Future Hunt” and “Skills Day” as well as the Annual Quiz Show.

Officials will also announce a competition for students later this year.