Burgan Bank Celebrates the Successful Graduation of its Young Kuwiti Bankers

Kuwait - 19 February 2020:   Burgan Bank celebrated the graduation of the 2019 - 2020 batch of Kuwaiti trainees from its dedicated Academy program. Led by the Learning & Development department, 24 ambitious trainees were inducted into the world of banking through theoretical and experiential learning.  
 
The new bankers were coached on the respective domain skills that would equip them to function in various positions. The latest program included an intensive 2-week field training across the banks’ branches to aid the employees to transform their theoretical knowledge into practical experiences. The specialised training workshops also consisted of an in-depth introduction to the various banking products and services, including training in core areas such as customer experience and selling to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. 
 
The program was designed as part of Burgan Bank’s long-term growth strategy to nurture young Kuwaiti banking professionals and facilitate their integration into the business community as industry leaders. Empowered with hands-on expertise, the participants’ efforts and commitment demonstrated during the learning period was commended by the Bank’s Human Resources department at the end of the academic program. 
 
Burgan Bank’s Senior Manager - Learning & Development, Ms. Ghada El-Kadi said: “The Learning and Development department’s goal is to raise and strengthen the banking workforce capacity as well as fulfil the country’s overall objective of advancing national talent.  The Bank has embedded a culture that is customer-focused, collaborative, persevering and growth-oriented which is accomplished through the provision of highly-qualified and proficient talents. Entrusted with the responsibility to manage and elevate in-house capabilities, we imbibe these values and vital work ethics in our graduates to ensure a positive and sustainable future.”
 
 
Burgan Bank Group is a diverse regional financial powerhouse, with a  wide network of 169 branches strategically distributed across Kuwait, Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. The Group aims to provide challenging, dynamic, and highly progressive career opportunities for, driven by the belief that investing in human development within Burgan Bank Group is an investment in the country’s human development and overall progress.