30 embark on career readiness journey with KIPCO's ENBAT program

15/10/2025 02:59 AST

KIPCO - Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) - has launched the third cohort of 'ENBAT' with the participation of 30 fresh university graduates. The program offers participants a platform to develop skills they may not have been exposed to during their education, yet are considered essential by employers for new hires to possess.

ENBAT, first launched in January 2024, is being hosted by the American University of Kuwait. More than 160 young people from 18 countries applied for the third edition of ENBAT, with 70 percent of those accepted into the program being women. The participants hold degrees in health and sciences, arts and media, humanities and engineering, among others.

The program offers an inclusive learning environment for young graduates to share ideas and collaborate, allowing them to practice skills that build resilience, adaptability and originality in problem-solving, along with improved communication, all of which are key qualities for success in professional settings. The nine-week program is designed in collaboration with en.v, which has worked on a number of successful programs, all of which focus on bringing together people representing different parts of the community and facilitating the process of building bridges, collaboration and connections.

On this occasion, Eman Al-Awadhi, Group Senior Vice President - Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at KIPCO, said: "In its third edition, ENBAT continues to draw increasing numbers of applicants each year, highlighting the program's success and the positive impact it has on our participants. KIPCO is dedicated to actively supporting the growth of Kuwait's future leaders. Our annual program provides young participants with essential skills to excel in their chosen careers. ENBAT focuses on holistic development, fostering both emotional and intellectual resilience to prepare participants for success in any work environment, whether in the public or private sector."

ENBAT is being facilitated by seven trainers, all of whom have private sector experience and have been trained by en.v to help the participants build the core skills needed to become effective leaders and collaborators. The program includes four modules: Self, Systems, and Critical Thinking; Cross Cultural Communication; Design Thinking; and Work Culture & Applying Skills.

Kuwait Times