RIYADH: A new initiative has been launched to raise awareness among secondary students about careers linked to Saudi Arabia’s largest nature reserve.
The First Day program of meetings with 200 students is being run by the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve in partnership with the Misk Foundation.
The scheme aims to highlight the importance of choosing the right educational pathways, specializations, and skills training required to achieve career ambitions.
As part of the initiative, work simulation opportunities for the reserve have been provided for students in areas including administrative sciences, environmental conservation, ecotourism, community engagement, and environmental monitoring.
And 17 similar programs were offered in the Tabuk and Hail regions through the Misk platform, attracting more than 200 applicants.
One of the reserve’s main ongoing objectives has been to support the economic and social development of local communities through skills training and job creation.
