The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has partnered with CRCC Asia, a leading provider of international internship programs in Asia, to offer Bahraini engineering graduates a unique opportunity to upskill, gain international exposure, and develop niche specializations through high quality internships within CRCC Asia's network of companies in Seoul, South Korea. 

CRCC Asia provides students and graduates from all over the world with opportunities for personal and professional development through tailored programs in China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Having facilitated training for over 9,000 individuals from more than 100 nations across 18 sectors, CRCC Asia is recognized for its commitment to fostering personal and professional growth on a global scale.

The collaboration falls within the framework of the Global-Ready Talent Program and is Tamkeen’s first step in the Korean market. Tamkeen will support the placement of four Bahraini graduates in Korean companies for a period of three months, mainly focusing on Engineering and ICT disciplines. 

Tamkeen’s Chief Growth Officer, Mr. Khalid Al Bayat said: "In line with our core mission to foster Bahraini talent, this partnership represents a step towards realizing our vision of a highly skilled workforce that can compete on an international scale. Our focus is on producing highly qualified talent in the engineering field and nurturing forefront ideas. Through initiatives like this, we aim to empower Bahraini youth and contribute to the advancement of key sectors in the Kingdom."

To date, Tamkeen has successfully placed many Bahrainis across various sectors, demonstrating its dedication to nurturing local talent and facilitating their professional growth. This initiative is aligned with Tamkeen’s 2024 strategic priorities focused on economic impact and the private sector under three pillars; increasing economic participation through new employment opportunities for new entrants, expanding career development opportunities available to Bahraini workforce, and further developing the private sector by supporting enterprises and boosting productivity and adoption of technology.