IHCC, a leading turnkey solutions provider that specializes in healthcare, education and mixed-use projects, recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Jeddah College of Technology to begin the Training Ended Employment Program. The college offers technical and vocational training programs that are tailored to meet labor market requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of the agreement, IHCC will train and recruit 30 students from the college every year. IHCC will mentor these students, offering them hands-on, practical training to prepare them for full-time recruitment with the company on completion of their training. The initiative is in line with IHCC's commitment to partner with the community and encourage young talent to achieve their full potential. Sultan Batterjee, CEO of IHCC, is actively involved in engaging the region's youth, inspiring them to venture into innovative areas of enterprise development. Commenting on the partnership Batterjee said: “I am excited about partnering with the Jeddah College of Technology to implement this program, which we hope will further improve employees skills and job knowledge as well as encourage youth to pursue their studies and contribute productively both to their own development and that of the country's economy. This also ties in with our mandate to build a sustainable future by attracting the best manpower for our key businesses.” “We are enthusiastic about the impact of the program on our students. The promise of employment with one of the country's leading companies is a motivating factor for the students who enrol for our courses. Practical training is an important aspect of vocational and technical education, so this is a step in the right direction,” said Ali Al Asiri, director of alumni affairs trainees Technical College in Jeddah. A design and build company, IHCC provides other customized solutions such as consulting, construction, equipping, furnishing, staffing and facilities management as well as renovation and project management services. IHCC is a first-of-its-kind specialized the best expertise contractor that understands the region's regulatory environment and offers end-to-end expertise best suited for its unique requirements. A turnkey solutions provider, IHCC's services include everything from conception to completion including comprehensive feasibility studies, architectural design, MEP engineering, financing, construction, equipping, furnishing, staffing, as well as facilities management and renovation services. IHCC's reputation as innovators has inspired prestigious clients such as the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and some of the region's largest funds and groups to entrust it with projects worth over SR2 billion. IHCC seeks to not only create world-class projects but also to develop a socially responsible business conglomerate that enhances the health, education and overall standard of living in the Middle East, Africa and beyond. Jeddah College of Technology is one of colleges of technology at the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the largest college in terms of numbers of trainees due to its geographical location in Jeddah, the country's central financial and commercial center. — SG
