Oman’s Ministry of Labour (MoL), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation (MoHERI), the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), and the Academy of Industrial Innovation, have signed a collaborative agreement with the aim of empowering jobseekers who hold professional diplomas in the industrial sector.
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The agreement was signed by Sayyid Salim bin Musallam al Busaidi, undersecretary for Human Resources Development at the Ministry of Labour, H.E. Dr. Mona bint Salem al Jardaniyah, undersecretary for Vocational Training at MoHERI, and Dawood bin Salim al Hadabi, CEO of Madayn.
This joint effort aims to enhance the skills of jobseekers with professional diplomas to align with the changing demands of the labor market, particularly in the industrial sector.
Comprehensive training program
A comprehensive training program will be developed to refine the participants’ skills, combining the knowledge gained from professional diplomas with the specific requirements of the industry.
The curriculum will also encompass both theoretical and practical training phases, consisting of one week of classroom instruction followed by up to six months of on-the-job training in manufacturing facilities. Additionally, this initiative aims to bridge the skills gap often observed in graduates and facilitate a smoother transition into the industrial job market.
Recent statistics from the Ministry of Labour indicate the presence of 100,000 jobseekers, out of which 80,000 have no prior work experience.
As a response, specialized committees have been established across several sectors, including tourism, education, agriculture, transport, and communications. These committees will further oversee the integration of human resources and training programs to meet the demands of the current job market.
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