As the Kingdom makes strategic preparations for a prosperous future of growth and development, Vision 2030, which places the responsibility for this progress squarely on the human element, is becoming the de facto map to the future. Leadership is needed and that can only come from those individuals who are developing their talents and skills to lead and serve in the Kingdom’s professional fields.
To ensure that the professional cadres meet those demands, a number of institutions focusing on the development of human resources have appeared on the local landscape, one of the most prominent being the Abdul Latif Jameel Academy, which is operated by the Abdul Latif Jameel/Aftersales. Dedicated to instilling the spirit of kaizen — improvement — in its participants and training them to meet the highest of standards in the automotive field, the Abdul Latif Jameel Institute has distinguished itself as a leader in providing its students the requisite skills to thrive in a framework defined by teamwork and excellence.
More than half a century ago, the late Abdul Latif Jameel, founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Company, realized the importance of proper training and the impact it could exert on the individual and on society as a whole.
“The Academy’s vision is based on empowering Saudi youth with technical and managerial skills that will enable them to engage in their professions with the highest possible level of expertise,” said Louai Fathi, executive director Abdul Latif Jameel Academy. “By doing so, and arming them with the latest in technology, we will be able to significantly raise the standards of the Kingdom’s automotive industry, in general. We will do this through conventional training tools such as workshops and classes in addition to employing advanced methods such as those in use at the Dojo facility, which provides a simulation of Abdul Latif Jameel service and maintenance centers.”
Over the years, Abdul Latif Jameel Academy has trained more than 5,000 people. In 2016 alone, the Academy provided more than 50,000 hours of training in various administrative and technical fields. Many of the participants have gone on to serve in senior management roles at Abdul Latif Jameel.
As the Academy expanded to meet the needs of Abdul Latif Jameel employees, it became apparent that it could play a valuable role in addressing the job skills needs of Saudi society. This led to the creation of a special program to train young Saudis in automobile maintenance, spare parts and other automotive-related trades. The goal is to prepare and qualify them to enter the local labor market. Since the inception of this program in 2008, more than 1,000 young Saudi men have been trained for positions in spare parts, car sales, auto mechanics repair, body work and painting.
To ensure that the professional cadres meet those demands, a number of institutions focusing on the development of human resources have appeared on the local landscape, one of the most prominent being the Abdul Latif Jameel Academy, which is operated by the Abdul Latif Jameel/Aftersales. Dedicated to instilling the spirit of kaizen — improvement — in its participants and training them to meet the highest of standards in the automotive field, the Abdul Latif Jameel Institute has distinguished itself as a leader in providing its students the requisite skills to thrive in a framework defined by teamwork and excellence.
More than half a century ago, the late Abdul Latif Jameel, founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Company, realized the importance of proper training and the impact it could exert on the individual and on society as a whole.
“The Academy’s vision is based on empowering Saudi youth with technical and managerial skills that will enable them to engage in their professions with the highest possible level of expertise,” said Louai Fathi, executive director Abdul Latif Jameel Academy. “By doing so, and arming them with the latest in technology, we will be able to significantly raise the standards of the Kingdom’s automotive industry, in general. We will do this through conventional training tools such as workshops and classes in addition to employing advanced methods such as those in use at the Dojo facility, which provides a simulation of Abdul Latif Jameel service and maintenance centers.”
Over the years, Abdul Latif Jameel Academy has trained more than 5,000 people. In 2016 alone, the Academy provided more than 50,000 hours of training in various administrative and technical fields. Many of the participants have gone on to serve in senior management roles at Abdul Latif Jameel.
As the Academy expanded to meet the needs of Abdul Latif Jameel employees, it became apparent that it could play a valuable role in addressing the job skills needs of Saudi society. This led to the creation of a special program to train young Saudis in automobile maintenance, spare parts and other automotive-related trades. The goal is to prepare and qualify them to enter the local labor market. Since the inception of this program in 2008, more than 1,000 young Saudi men have been trained for positions in spare parts, car sales, auto mechanics repair, body work and painting.
