In efforts to drive career opportunities in the Kingdom, Qiddiya Investment Company announced the launch of the “Playmakers Training Programs,” the Saudi Press agency reported on Thursday.
The programs are open to people from a range of educational backgrounds, with the minimum requirement being a high school-level education.
After successfully completing the course, participants will be offered a job at Qiddiya.
Abdullah Aldawood, managing director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said: “We are thrilled to launch the ‘Playmakers Training Programs,’ which represent a significant step in Qiddiya’s mission to develop Saudi talent and create a vibrant, skilled workforce for the entertainment, hospitality, sports and culture sectors, among others.
“By providing a wide range of training programs that lead directly to job opportunities, we are not only supporting Vision 2030 but also empowering individuals to embark on meaningful careers within the Qiddiya ecosystem.”
The programs will offer a broad range of training opportunities catering to different career aspirations.
From short-term courses to vocational training and higher education degrees, the programs are designed to prepare participants for employment in Qiddiya City sites such as Six Flags, Aquarabia, and Speed Park Track.
Qiddiya has signed MoUs with top global and local entertainment and hospitality training partners and is engaging additional partners to support the next phase of its training programs.
The first set of programs involve training for the entertainment and hospitality sectors, and there are plans in place to extend the offerings to sports, culture and more over time.
Qiddiya also works closely with government and non-profit organizations that share the same goals to upskill and train the Kingdom’s future talent.
Qiddiya has also inaugurated an online platform providing comprehensive information about all available training programs.
Interested candidates can browse through the catalog available on the platform and submit their applications for their program of choice.
Qiddiya anticipates creating 325,000 jobs in Qiddiya City and an additional 22,000 jobs across the Kingdom in Saudi Entertainment Ventures.
Launched in 2018 by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Qiddiya City is a massive entertainment project under construction on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Located in the Tuwaiq mountains about 40 minutes from Riyadh, Qiddiya is set to be home to more than 600,000 residents.
The development will include 25 different districts with entertainment zones, sports and culture, mixed-use areas, and residential communities.
More information on the newly launched training programs can be found at the official website: https://qiddiya.com/training-programs/.
