Following the official launch in May of M.H Alshaya Co’s “Jumpstart your Career" summer internship program, the company has said today that around 700 places are filled with just about a week to go for applications to be received. The program will provide young Kuwaitis with hands-on experience in commerce, business and entrepreneurship.
The programme in July and August this year will have a total of 1,000 young Kuwaitis working across M.H. Alshaya Co. retail franchise operations in Kuwait. Brands involved include Starbucks, H&M, The Body Shop, Foot Locker, Mothercare, Debenhams, River Island and others.
Mr Mohammed Abdulaziz Alshaya commented that the strong response to the “Jumpstart your Career” programme shows the enthusiasm of young Kuwaitis:
He concluded by saying: “One of the biggest challenges facing the Middle East is the need to create 90 million jobs in the next 20 years. We believe that starting here in Kuwait by involving our youth and giving them experience in all aspects of business and entrepreneurship is a major step forward.”
“It is plain to see the drive and determination of our ambitious young people to learn and grow in a commercial environment. Our programme will help each one gain important life skills as they experience first hand the art of being part of a team, what is involved in serving customers and how to take on responsibility. It will also help them to develop personally in character and confidence, lessons that will prepare them to be future leaders in whatever they choose to do. There is no better place to learn than in the constantly changing and stimulating retail environment.”
Applications for the new programme at one of Kuwait’s leading retail company will be accepted until the 15th June from young people Kuwaitis from Grade 10, to University Undergraduate third year, for 6 weeks starting from the 1st July 2008. Open to both men and women, each person will receive hands-on experience in commerce, business and entrepreneurship. Applications are available by sending a cover letter, with resume/Curriculum Vitae, to the following e-mail address: s.training@alshaya.com
About M.H. Alshaya Co.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world’s most recognized retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, The Body Shop, Foot Locker, Mothercare, Debenhams, River Island and Boots. The company operates over 1,400 stores across six divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Casual Dining, Optics and Pharmaceuticals.
M.H. Alshaya Co. stores can currently be found in 16 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland and Egypt. More recently, the company launched operations in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary. It employs more than 14,000 people from over 35 nationalities.
The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.
Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com
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