Burgan Bank Starts the 2021 Summer Internship Program for Young Bankers

Burgan Bank has launched the 2021 Summer Internship Program for Young Bankers designed to provide the students, who have a passion for the banking world, with the opportunity to access a hands-on professional experience in the banking sector. Through the four-week training program, the participants had the chance to implement their acquired theoretical knowledge in a business environment and to learn new skills.

First launched in 2002, the yearly Summer Internship Program enables 17 talented students to acquire the experience as well as the key skills and competencies that facilitate their access to upcoming career opportunities in the banking industry. 

The participants were selected from a large pool of candidates who have applied through the Manpower and Government Restructuring Program. Burgan’s employees were also invited to partake in the initiative, which reflects the bank’s commitment to stimulate Burganers’ loyalty and engagement. 

The Summer Internship Program organized by the Learning and Talents Development Department in collaboration with the Recruitment and the Retail Management teams, engages students in rotations across the Bank’s branches and contact center to allow them to experience the retail banking dynamics. The internship program also helps participants to develop their teamwork, creativity, communication and customer service skills. It covers a wide range of topics including leadership mastery, cooperation, creative thinking, public speaking and modern banking. The participants also take part in various cross-collaboration projects and initiatives under the supervision of the branches’ managers and employees.

Commenting on this preeminent program for developing the future leaders of the banking sector, Mr. Bashar Al-Qattan, Manager at the Learning and Talent Development, said “The Learning & Talent Development team has launched this internship program as part of Burgan’s corporate social responsibility strategy that reflects the Bank’s commitment to provide continuous and impartial support to students in Kuwait through dedicated special educational and training initiatives. Designed to offer a learning platform enriched with unparalleled insights into the banking industry, the program aims to boost the interns’ power skills by providing them with the key banking foundations that will prepare them for great future career opportunities.”

Burgan Bank is committed to its strategic investment in developing its human capital. In line with this key priority, Burgan extends the implementation of this principle to sharing banking knowledge and experience with the community by preparing and nurturing new generations of skilled employees. The Bank’s support to this initiative also falls under its dynamic full-fledged community program ENGAGE–Together to be the change, through which Burgan highlights the key aspects affecting various society segments and promotes social welfare through educational, cultural and health driven initiatives.