The Public Authority for Youth today concluded its five-week Nutrition Contracts training program, held at Kuwait University's College of Administrative Sciences in partnership with the Ministry of Health. The program, which trained 50 selected participants (from 250 applicants), aimed to qualify Kuwaiti youth for private-sector roles within the Ministry's government contracting system.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 weeks theoretical training + 3 weeks practical training at MoH hospitals

• Initiative: Part of the "Work Makers" project to create private-sector job opportunities

• Certification: Graduates now approved by both the Public Authority for Manpower and Ministry of Health

Key Statements

Dr. Hashem Al-Tabatabai, Program Director (to KUNA):

• "This program reflects our commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth through partnerships with relevant state institutions."

• "The selected trainees demonstrated exceptional dedication during their training in this community-serving field."

• "Graduates are now fully prepared to begin work in this vital sector, with our continued support."

Program Liaison Officer Mishal Al-Masaad (to KUNA):

• "The hybrid curriculum (theory + hospital practicum) equipped trainees with essential skills for their roles."

• "We encourage youth to leverage such programs to launch careers or even private ventures in service sectors."

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