Juffali, TVTC to set up new institute for high-skills technical training

The 74,000 square-meter institute will train young Saudis in car maintenance and industrial and electrical works. Major German companies will participate as technical partners, led by Mercedes-Benz. The trainers will be from Saudi Arabia, Germany and some Arab countries.

Sheikh Khalid Juffali, vice president and executive partner of E.A. Juffali & Brothers Company, signed the agreement with His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Nasser Al-Ghafis, Governor of TVTC.

Dr. Al-Ghafis lauded Juffali's initiative as yet another major step towards upgrading the skills of Saudi youth wanting to join the motor vehicle maintenance industry.

"E.A. Juffali & Brothers Co. has a great record in this area," he said.

E.A. Juffali & Brothers Company's experience in technical and vocational training goes back to 1977 when they opened a training center in cooperation with the German company Daimler-Benz. This center has become one of the top training centers in Saudi Arabia. It offers technical training in several areas including cars, electronics and maintenance. The center also provides special courses for those wanting training courses for their staff, such as Civil Defense, International Airports Projects and Saudi Electricity Company. Thousands of trainees have graduated from the center, some of whom have risen to senior positions in local and international companies.

"The Government is very keen on supporting plans that offer young Saudis opportunities to join training centers and improve their technical skills and level of practical work, so that they are ready for jobs in national companies," Dr. Al-Ghafis added.

He said TVTC has plans to similarly cooperate with a number of large national companies.

Sheikh Khalid Juffali said establishing the new training center was consistent with the company's long-standing mission of giving Saudi youth the opportunity to be trained and upgraded with practical experiences so as to be well qualified for jobs in various companies in the country.

"We are encouraged by the success of our experience in the field of training," Sheikh Khalid said. "A large number of young Saudis have graduated from our center and taken up work in our various departments. Some of them have reached highest positions and become the best examples and models for other Saudis."