Al Salem Johnson Controls (ASJC), a pioneer provider of integrated solutions that incorporate HVAC equipment, fire and security systems, building management systems and controls that increase energy efficiency in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, announced its participation at the Open Career Day 2015 organized by King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) over 4 days from Nov. 30 till Dec. 4. This participation is based on the importance of such Career Fairs, as they have become one of the key communication channels between students and graduates of educational institutions, and the companies and entities working in various vital sectors, as the fairs grant the companies the opportunity to meet the students and graduates institutions to discuss aspects of their education, such as training, scholarships...etc. The participation of Al Salem Johnson Controls comes from its commitment to play a leading role in the success of the Saudization program, and to build up a strong cadre of high qualified Saudi make and female graduates in various educational specializations. Dr. Mohanad AlShaikh, CEO of Al Salem Johnson Controls, emphasized that the company is keen to attract Saudi talents and skills among university top graduates in various specializations, not only as a contribution to achieving the Kingdom's Saudization goal in the public and private sectors, but also out of ASJC's faith in the Saudi youth and their skills and competencies, and the ability of top performance, each in his/her field, which gives added value to the company. ASJC is one of the attractive companies sought out by employment seekers and graduates, as it offers a chance to work with a multicultural, multinational company with vast global experience. ASJC grants its employees self-development opportunities; through regular training programs and workshops in various professional and technical fields, IT programs and others. ASJC was awarded as being among the companies offering best work environment in the Kingdom, and in 2015 it was able to enter into the 20 top companies list in the Kingdom. ASJC was also granted a certificate of appreciation by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and the Ministry of Education during the Saudi American Investment Forum held recently in Washington, in recognition of its support and ongoing efforts in the development and training of Saudis in several distinctive programs. The company also has a special "young leader managers (YLM)" program, which is a two-year program for top graduates, consisting of training, development and on-job training to acquire the necessary skills and capabilities to become the company's future leaders. In terms of training programs, in 2014 the company has completed 40,651 internal and external training hours, while in 2015 since January till now it completed 32,000 internal and external training hours, contributing to the development of employees' skills and abilities, leading to better performance. Established in 1991, ASJC is positioned as a pioneer in providing its customers with integrated solutions. The synergy between Al Salem group of companies and Johnson Controls International, a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 170 countries, brought a diverse range of quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings to the Middle East. ASJC worked on a number of high profile projects in the region, including the expansion of the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University for Women. With a workforce exceeding 2,000 employees, Al Salem Johnson Controls is strategically located across Saudi Arabia to serve its' diverse customers and industries.
