Aims to develop individuals’ professional identities and connect them to the unique characteristics of each region by identifying the skills, specializations, occupations, and economic sectors most closely aligned with local labor market needs, then developing training and career pathways that help beneficiaries acquire the right skills and prepare for opportunities available in their region.
The program goes beyond providing training. It works to build a comprehensive professional identity for each beneficiary, connecting their qualifications, skills, and interests with the region’s economic sectors, occupations, and future opportunities.
What Does the Program Offer?
The program begins by understanding the beneficiary’s educational and professional background, then analyzing their interests and skills and connecting them with regional and labor market needs.
- Analyzing the beneficiary’s educational and professional background.
- Identifying current skills and strengths.
- Identifying skill gaps.
- Identifying promising specializations and sectors in the region.
- Identifying in-demand and future occupations.
- Recommending the appropriate career pathway.
- Connecting beneficiaries with suitable training programs.
- Developing professional and specialized skills.
- Developing digital and language skills when needed.
- Connecting beneficiaries with relevant professional certifications.
- Providing practical and cooperative training opportunities.
- Supporting career readiness and connecting with jobs.
Professional Identity by Region
The program takes into consideration regional differences to build customized career pathways that reflect the nature of each region rather than applying a single model.
- Local economic sectors.
- Commercial and industrial activities.
- Major development projects.
- Local and foreign investments.
- Most in-demand jobs and occupations.
- Promising future specializations.
- Businesses and employers.
- Available training and career opportunities.
Examples of Regional Pathways
Different pathways can be developed according to the characteristics of each region and actual employer needs.
Industrial Regions
- Manufacturing & Operations
- Engineering & Maintenance
- Quality & Safety
- Supply Chain & Support
Tourism Regions
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Event & Destination Mgmt
- Tour Guiding & Care
- Tourism Marketing
Agricultural Regions
- Modern Agriculture & AgriTech
- Food Processing & Logistics
- Food Supply Chains & Marketing
- Farm Management & Production
Logistics Regions
- Transportation & Logistics
- Warehousing & Supply Chain
- Ports & Terminals Operation
- Customs Clearance & Support
Technology Growth Regions
- AI & Big Data
- Cybersecurity & Networks
- Programming & Development
- Cloud Computing & DX
Who Is the Program For?
The program targets ambitious individuals across all regions of the Kingdom, as well as institutional contributors.
- School & university students and recent graduates.
- Job seekers and employees seeking career growth.
- Individuals seeking a career change.
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Partnering & Contributing Entities
Government entities, companies, universities, chambers of commerce, and associations can participate in designing paths.
- Identifying skills gaps and local labor demands.
- Delivering training programs and career readiness.
- Providing internship, coop, and employment opportunities.
The Integrated Beneficiary Journey
Training therefore becomes a means of reaching a real career opportunity rather than an end in itself.
The Role of Organizations and Employers
- Identifying required jobs and associated skills.
- Pinpointing skill gaps and participating in program design.
- Providing practical training, co-op, and employment openings.
- Building future career pathways and evaluating trainees.
The Role of Universities & Training Centers
- Providing training programs aligned with regional pathways.
- Connecting academic and professional offerings to real demands.
- Facilitating co-op and practical training with employers.
- Developing certifications and specialized executive tracks.
Strategic Value of the Program
Transitioning from the concept of "Training the Beneficiary" to "Developing the Beneficiary according to regional needs and the opportunities available within the region."
The platform builds a data-driven knowledge base to identify skill gaps in each region and develop training programs based on actual labor market data.