The event was held in association with the Ministry of Labor and Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).
Schneider Electric’s involvement at the event came as part of its support to Saudi Arabia’s nationwide initiative to increase the percentage of Saudi nationals in the private sector workforce.
During its participation at Liqa’at, Schneider Electric representatives met with scores of new graduates and skilled individuals to identify and discuss the aspirations and challenges they face within the job market in Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Mosly, manager of the Liqa’at Program, said: “Schneider Electric is a role model that we hope every participant will look up to.”
Mosly added: “A team of key decisions makers and senior managers were present onsite through the course of the event, and showed keen interest in scheduling interviews with candidates right up to the end of the fair. Our next event is slated for Jeddah. We are expecting an even larger turnout of the Saudi workforce and certainly looking forward to Schneider Electric’s participation.”
Schneider Electric’s apprentice program is also an internal initiative that aims to integrate Saudi fresh graduates into the organization’s fabric to assist them in starting their careers with the best fitting jobs and consequently spotlight the country’s constantly growing talent pool.
Christophe Campagne, country president of Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, said: “The dynamics of the Saudi workforce offer an interesting and exciting opportunity. Through our apprentice program, we aim to pave the way for new hires to eventually occupy key positions.”
Campagne added: “Another important part of our mandate is to offer opportunities to women candidates. We have already registered progress in this direction. We are looking to integrate more Saudi females into our cadres.”