Training support programmes

Training to employment subsidy programme outside the establishment

This programme aims to stimulate private sector enterprises to hire unqualified job applicants and train them through a training programme delivered by licensed training entities outside the enterprise. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

3,177 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Training in non-profitable institutes programme

This programme aims at qualifying job seekers in uncommon and unique specialisations and supporting their employment within the private sector. The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) will provide training as a non-profit institute in one of the training centres. The number of trainees benefitted from the programme in 2019 Q1 reached 4,324 (male) trainees in targeted sectors such as oil, construction, drilling, electrical services, dairy, food, electronics, and others. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

4,324 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

SABIC National Saudisation project

The programme aims to train and qualify national cadres in technical positions at contractors working with SABIC. The related programmes are implemented through training programmes in the institutes of the Royal Commission in Jubail and Yanbu. Although the programme was stopped by the end of 2016, there still remains beneficiaries numbering 100 from the Eastern Region in 2019 Q1.

100 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Tamheer On-the-job training programme

Tamheer focuses on providing valuable experience and skills to youth through a hands-on approach. It is essentially a three to six months, on-the-job training in the leading companies of KSA. Young Saudi graduates are afforded the opportunity to get a glimpse into the labour market at leading government, corporate, and international organisations of the highest calibre. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

4,488 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Refresher programme for health diploma holders – MOH

In partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development and the Ministry of Health, this programme offered by the HRDF focuses on providing vocational exposure and Saudisation of the KSA health sector.

The programme includes theoretical training for six months, followed by practical training for the same period within hospitals and centres affiliated to the Ministry of Health. This is followed by the recruitment of trainees. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

4,523 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Rehabilitation of the Faculties of Science female graduates programme in the health sector

This programme, is aimed at female graduates from the faculties of science (chemistry, physics, biology, medical sciences) in order to equip them to work in the health sector or health assisting sector through HRDF subsidy and support. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

340 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

National e-learning platform (Doroob)

Doroob is the national e-Learning platform that seeks to empower job seekers, students, and all interested parties by offering training and skill development programmes and learning courses. Doroob also provides on-the-job training programmes and training courses free-of-charge. HRDF, while bearing the cost of the programme, has also formed strategic partnerships with leading companies in KSA that recognises Doroob certificate holders. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

1,067,376 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Professional career certificates support programme

This programme is part of the national initiative to encourage and uplift the national workforce, and increase the competency of the labour market by providing a range of career improvement opportunities. It is aimed at reducing occupational exposure and to make Saudi nationals aware of international accredited certification. Participants are awarded internationally accredited vocational certificates. HRDF supports and funds the programme and its participants. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

145 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Mahir Job seekers training programme

It is a job seeker training programme aimed at training and qualification in many professions required by the labour market and increasing the supply of qualified specialists. The programme was stopped in 2012, and there remains a numbers of trainees continuing their studies. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

365 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

College of Excellence training subsidy programme

This programme is aimed at enhancing the capacity and quality of vocational and technical education and training in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia. The Colleges of Excellence offer certificates and diplomas in specialised applied fields for high school graduates. The total beneficiaries of the programme are:

131 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1

Nationalisation of 12 retail activities

In line with the efforts of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development to promote Saudisation in 12 retail activities, the programme was approved by the Fund Resolution No. 40/17/D on 17/01/1440 AH as one of the projects to raise the skills of job seekers in the specific retail activities and promote Saudisation. In order to enable the participation of the Chambers of Commerce and accredited training bodies, and also to achieve the objectives of quality and efficient employees, the Saudisation of the identified activities is subject to specific criteria.

Support mechanism:

Training and recruitment costs are paid in two installments.

• The first installment: represents (20%) of the total cost of training. It requires the payment of the first payment to be made for the course in order to obtain the certificate.
• The second installment: represents 80% of the total cost of the training plus the cost of employment of SAR 1,000. The second installment requires the employment of the individual at a private sector establishments within the stipulated activities, and continuing on the job for a period of 3 months.

131 beneficiaries in 2019 Q1