Bahrain”s Benefit Launches ”Tawajjuh” Summer Program to Empower Youth in FinTech

Benefit, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s leading company in FinTech and electronic financial transactions, has launched a one-month summer training programme titled "Tawajjuh" (Direction) aimed at high school graduates and first- and second-year university students. The inaugural programme is designed to provide early practical and educational experiences that help participants develop core professional competencies and gain exposure to real-world FinTech operations. Benefit frames Tawajjuh as part of a broader effort to build national competencies and prepare youth for the digital economy.

"The launch of 'Tawajjuh' represents a new step in Benefit's commitment to supporting youth early in their educational and professional journeys. Students at this stage need more than theoretical knowledge; they need real-world experiences to understand the work environment, discover their interests, and build confidence in their abilities. Through this program, we aim to provide an enriching experience that grants participants a clearer vision of the future and helps them make calculated decisions regarding their personal and professional development." — Munira Al Jaber, Senior Manager of Training and Development at Benefit.

Designed around the concept of guidance and pathway setting, Tawajjuh aims to assist students transitioning from general academic exploration to informed choices about majors and career paths. The programme focuses on practical skill-building in communication, teamwork, professional discipline and analytical thinking, all framed within the context of Bahrain’s digital economy and contemporary FinTech practices. Benefit emphasises that early exposure to workplace culture and hands-on learning are central to turning theoretical knowledge into actionable career direction.

Programme structure and target outcomes

• Duration: One month intensive training.
• Target audience: High school graduates and 1st- or 2nd-year university students.
• Core skills: Effective communication, teamwork, professional discipline and analytical thinking.
• Primary goal: Help participants make informed decisions about academic majors and career paths while gaining an understanding of the digital economy.

The programme promises structured learning modules, career mentoring and practical exposure to Benefit's operations. These elements are intended to give participants both the technical and soft skills required to navigate entry-level roles in financial technology and related sectors. By integrating mentoring with real-world operational exposure, Benefit aims to reduce the gap between academic learning and professional expectations for young nationals.

Benefit positions Tawajjuh as a component of broader national-capacity building: investing in human capital "begins with early guidance and providing a platform for young talents to learn and experiment," the company said, stressing that such initiatives are intended to cultivate a generation better prepared to navigate the rapid transformations within Bahrain's FinTech sector.

Outlook

As Tawajjuh launches, Benefit expects the programme to produce clearer career vision and increased confidence among participating youth, enabling them to make more calculated decisions about education and employment. If the initiative proves successful, it could be expanded or repeated to reach additional cohorts, providing a steady pipeline of early-stage talent with foundational FinTech awareness and workplace readiness. For students nearing the transition from secondary to tertiary education, Tawajjuh will offer a concentrated opportunity to test interests and build skills within one of Bahrain’s most consequential private-sector actors in financial technology.