Tamkeen and AIESEC in Bahrain are currently accepting applications for the Global Internship Programme, now in its third cycle. The Tamkeen-AISEC partnership is in line with Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to support human capital development in line with labour market requirements.
The Tamkeen-AIESEC Global Internship Programme offers graduates the opportunity to receive training abroad in the areas of Information Technology, International Marketing, and Sales. Tamkeen will cover the costs of the airline tickets, visa fees, in addition to providing a monthly stipend.
The programme requires the applicant to be a Bahraini citizen aged between 18-30 years who hold a Bachelor’s degree or above. Applicant must also have a good grasp of the English language, both reading and writing, and must be approved by the programme’s committee.
Selected applicants are expected to start their internships during the months of May and June 2012.
The Tamkeen-AISEC partnership aims to empower graduates and give them competitive advantage in Bahrain’s employment market through 6 to 12 months long internships. In total, 45 graduates are set to benefit from Tamkeen’s support over the course of three consecutive years.
During its first and second cycle, AIESEC Tamkeen Programme provided internship opportunities for Bahraini graduates in Colombia, Italy, Malta, Indonesia, Qatar, Taiwan and Lebanon.
As the largest youth-driven organisation in the world, AIESEC is keen to connect the youth with the employer market around relevant issues in the society. Taking up a cultural internship or professional international exchange is the most important learning experience that AIESEC offers.
Since 2006, AIESEC in Bahrain has provided Bahrain’s youth with experiences that enable them to achieve their potential by giving them a clear vision of having a positive impact on society through their actions.