RIYADH: Under the patronage of Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, the Liaqaat Baha Forum was launched on Monday at Al-Baha University.
Organized by the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund, the three-day forum aims to provide programs and services for individuals and establishments, offering insights into career counseling and training.
The event seeks to invest in human capital and enhance the skills of workers to enter a competitive market, targeting both job seekers and employers.
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Through workshops, lectures, and other activities, the forum aims to establish positive partnerships with private sector entities and create job opportunities to boost the national economy.
Through workshops, symposiums, lectures, and other activities, the forum aims to establish positive partnerships with private sector entities and create job opportunities to boost the national economy.
An accompanying exhibition will showcase job opportunities for male and female job seekers, along with various training sessions provided by participating establishments.
Awwad Al-Dhafeeri, CEO of Shabakat ABAD Training Institute (L) and Dr. Mohammad Al-Abdulhafedh, a former Director General of Joint Training at the General Corporation for Technical and Vocational Training. (Supplied)
Additionally, visitors will receive information on the career counseling portal Subol to help them understand current and future skills needed in the labor market.
Developing human capital is a key aspect in implementing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, said Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulhafedh, former director general of joint training at the Technical and Vocational Training Corp.
Al-Abdulhafedh said that the forum focuses on optimizing the benefits of training to qualify workers and that the exchange of experiences between human resources specialists and academics is crucial in developing the skills of those in the workforce, ultimately contributing to the growth of the national economy.
Sharpening the skills of employees ultimately reduces production costs and increases productivity, he added, while continuous training is essential in the face of ongoing technological developments, which have a profound impact on labor markets.
Al-Abdulhafedh said that businesses now recognize the significance of prioritizing professional certificates, which have become requirements for various professions, fostering competition among enterprises.
According to Shabakat ABAD Training Institute CEO Awwad Al-Dhafeeri, developing employee skills is crucial for businesses to stay competitive in the global market and enhance employee efficiency, foster innovation and improve products and services.
Supervisor-led training is no longer sufficient due to rapidly changing technology, he added, while distinguishing employees through the continuous development of their skills provides a competitive advantage in the job market.
