Ooredoo supports 2nd Outward Bound Oman Next Generation training programme

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Inspiring the personal and professional development of youth throughout the sultanate, Ooredoo partnered with the non-profit organisation Outward Bound Oman to sponsor the 2nd Next Generation training programme for students from the National College of Automotive Technology.

The sessions lasted from January 1-4 in the Al Sharqiyah desert, taking participants out of their comfort zones to learn essential life skills that will help support growth and drive human capacity development.

The course was held across three nights and four days, beginning with ice-breaker sessions to help groups operate better as a team. On day two, a six-hour expedition began and was followed by lunch-time discussions related to employability. On day three, participants learned about the importance of work ethics, creating career goals and action plans for the future. The sessions will conclude with a final celebration honouring attendees for their commitment.

Raed Mohammed Dawood, director of Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at Ooredoo, said, 'The youth of Oman is the future of our nation and we are proud to foster their development into professional change agents. We launched the Next Generation course to support their growth by strengthening their individual leadership, teamwork and collaborative skills. This experience, with the wealth of techniques and unique environment it provides, is set to enable all participants to achieve success professionally and beyond.'

The Outward Bound philosophy has inspired youth worldwide through seven decades of experiential learning programmes which have driven the social and professional development of thousands of people. In the sultanate, Outward Bound Oman was established by Ministerial decree and is operated by the Ministry of Social Development. They work with 2,000 young Omanis every year, with numbers expected to rise this year.

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