Bab Rizq Jameel, a company that is a part of Community Jameel Saudi, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of graduates in the Training Ending with Employment in the Coffee Sector Programme. This coincided with the national campaign to celebrate the inaugural Social Responsibility Day in Saudi Arabia. The programme launched during the Year of Saudi Coffee 2020, under the patronage of the Culinary Arts Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture. Due to the programme\u2019s great results, the second edition will be launched in partnership with the Arabian Coffee Institute, and will include 40 new participants to be trained in several cities across the Kingdom.<\/p>\n
The graduation ceremony was held in Jeddah at the\u00a0Nafisa Shams Academy\u00a0Hall,\u00a0in the presence of Dr. May Taibah, Member of the Board of Trustees at Community Jameel Saudi and Director of Bab Rizq Jameel,\u00a0Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar, General Manager of Entrepreneurship & Social Initiatives at Community Jameel Saudi, Abdalla Aly Taleb Abd Elrahman Abou Anza, Manager for Social Initiatives at Community Jameel Saudi, along with the graduates and their families. Also present were representatives of the programme\u2019s partners, including the Arab Coffee Institute, Zed Caf\u00e9, and Overdose.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0programme, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, including the Human Capability Development Program and the National Transformation Program, contributes to improving the readiness of young people to enter the labor market. The\u00a0programme\u00a0works to support reducing the unemployment rate to 7%, celebrating the authenticity of Saudi coffee,\u00a0and enhancing the growth and global competitiveness of the Kingdom\u2019s coffee industry.\u00a0Embodying the essence of social responsibility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the\u00a0programme\u00a0supports the transition from charitable giving to a more sustainable contribution, creating a more profound and lasting impact on society. This aligns with the Kingdom’s recognition of Social Responsibility Day, established by the Council of Ministers on 22 November 2022 to be celebrated annually on March 23rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n During the three-month training course, the participants received theoretical and practical training on the various aspects of coffee preparation at the Arabian Coffee Institute, from roasting and brewing to serving and customer relations. The training also focused on entrepreneurial principles relating to the coffee industry, with workshops on customer service, covering topics such as customer satisfaction, sales skills, and the use of technology in cafes. The\u00a0programme\u00a0initially trained 40 participants in coffee preparation, with graduates receiving certification from the Arabian Coffee Institute and employment opportunities made available through collaborations with partners seeking qualified Saudi talent.<\/p>\n Dr. May Taibah,\u00a0Member of the Board of Trustees at Community Jameel Saudi and Director of Bab Rizq Jameel, said: \u201cThe graduation ceremony\u00a0of the first cohort\u00a0of the\u00a0programme\u00a0coincided with Saudi Arabia’s first\u00a0Social Responsibility Day, demonstrating the great potential of non-profit and private sectors to benefit society and boost the economic growth. The first edition of the\u00a0programme\u00a0was highly successful, attracting a select group of passionate young Saudis, training and placing them in coffee-focused companies. In the second cycle, we are expanding the\u00a0programme\u2019s\u00a0reach to a broader range of\u00a0beneficiaries and stakeholders. To achieve this, we will support participants in advancing their careers in the coffee sector, preparing them for positions such as Barista President, General Supervisor, and Caf\u00e9 Business Manager.\u201d<\/p>\n Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar, General Manager of Entrepreneurship & Social Initiatives at Community Jameel Saudi, said: \u201cCommunity Jameel Saudi has been committed to creating suitable employment opportunities for young Saudi men and women since its establishment. This effort has been instrumental in improving the lives of community members and strengthening the national economy across various sectors. We take pride in witnessing the success of these ambitious young individuals as they contribute to the growth and development of the Saudi coffee industry, enhancing its local content.\u201d<\/p>\n As part of its mission to empower Saudi youth and facilitate their entry into the workforce, Bab Rizq Jameel collaborated with the Arabian Coffee Institute to offer the Training Ending with Employment in the Coffee Sector Programme, made possible through Community Jameel Saudi support. This Programme represents one of several initiatives held by Bab Rizq Jameel that contribute\u00a0to empowering youth to enter the labor market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bab Rizq Jameel, a company that is a part of Community Jameel Saudi, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of graduates in the Training Ending with Employment in the Coffee Sector Programme. This coincided with the national campaign to celebrate the inaugural Social Responsibility Day in Saudi Arabia. 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