Saudi Private Sector Companies With 50 or More Workers Required to Provide Cooperative Training for Students, Qualify them for the Labor Market

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi issued a ministerial decision compelling private sector companies with 50 or more employees to provide cooperative training for students, in accordance with the study plan approved by the educational institutions where the students study and the requirements of the labor market.

 The aim is to raise the quality and efficiency of private sector entities, increase opportunities for development and growth, and help high education graduates to receive training that qualifies them to secure jobs after graduation by improving their performance and practical skills.

 As per the decision, a documented, fixed-term contract will be signed by trainees and training providers, which includes all the necessary details and the training stages. The facility grants the trainee a certificate at the end of the training period.

 The ministry also issued a procedural guide giving all the details of the decision, which can be viewed on its website. It also urges private sector entities to comply with this decision in order to avoid legal consequences.