KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced the launch of ‘NBK Reach’, a specialized program designed to develop and prepare Kuwaiti students studying in the United Kingdom. The initiative aims to identify and attract promising national talent, enhance their professional readiness, and foster early engagement with the banking sector, further helping to cultivate a generation of Kuwaiti talent capable of leading the future of business and the economy.
This program reflects NBK’s belief in the importance of investing in young national talents and its ongoing commitment to supporting Kuwaiti students throughout their academic and professional journeys. It provides a professional training environment that enables them to bridge the gap between knowledge and application, while gaining hands-on experience and professional skills needed to enter the workforce with confidence and competence.
The NBK Reach program offers a comprehensive professional development experience tailored for high-potential Kuwaiti students in the United Kingdom. It provides them with firsthand insight into the banking work environment and opportunities to participate in specialized training and development programs. Additionally, participants benefit from professional mentorship and direct interaction with the Bank’s leadership and experts, helping enhance their skills and broaden their career horizons.
The program also gives participants the opportunity to undergo practical training at NBK’s London office, enabling them to gain firsthand insight into operations at a leading banking institution and acquire hands-on experience within a professional environment that reflects global banking standards.
NBK Reach allows students to explore various roles and functions within the banking and financial sectors and interact with the Bank’s teams and experts. This fosters the development of their professional and personal skills, enhances their understanding of the business environment, and better prepares them to launch their careers after graduation. Moreover, the program reflects NBK’s innovative approach to attracting and engaging national talents early in their academic journeys, which contributes to building a future batch of qualified professionals capable of keeping pace with the rapid transformations across various economic sectors, particularly the financial and banking industries.
Gadeer Al-Kooheji
On this occasion, Gadeer Al-Kooheji, Senior Vice President – Head of Talent Acquisition at NBK Group Human Resources, said: “We believe that investing in youth is an investment in Kuwait’s future, which is why we launched the ‘NBK Reach’ program. We aim to build effective bridges of communication with outstanding Kuwaiti students in the United Kingdom, enabling them to gain firsthand insight into the banking work environment and acquire…
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