In line with the Bank’s “Teach Them Young” CSR program
Expanding on its robust strategy for investing in Kuwait’s national talents and equipping future-ready youths to lead the banking sector, Burgan Bank hosted the American United School (AUS) high school students at the head office, as part of “Teach Them Young”, Burgan Bank’s youth-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The field visit covered several topics, including the history of banks and the evolution of the banking profession, modern digital banking services, safety practices against financial fraud, an introduction to the “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) campaign launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), in cooperation with local banks, which aims to promote financial literacy among young people, raise their awareness of their banking rights and duties, and consolidate the concepts of financial security.
In addition, the workshop included interactive competitions for students to test their banking knowledge in an engaging and dynamic way, which helped to integrate theoretical learning with practical experience.
“We are proud of our ongoing support for the education sector and the younger generation by providing educational and training platforms throughout the year, helping them develop their skills and build their professional futures,” said Ms. Hessa Hussain Al-Najadah, Senior Manager – Media Relations and CSR at Burgan Bank. “The workshop and branch tour of our head office gave students the opportunity to get a personal glimpse of the banking environment and daily operations, enriching their practical knowledge alongside their academic studies. This initiative aligns with the Bank’s commitment to its ESG framework and social responsibility towards empowering youth and preparing them for the job market, in accordance with our strategy of investing in future generations and supporting the Kuwait Vision 2035.”
Designed to engage the students in conversation, the tour and workshop explored the numerous future career options that they can pursue within the banking industry, highlighting the growing dynamism accompanying digital transformation and banking innovation, especially at Burgan Bank. This includes yearlong learning and development opportunities that correspond to employees’ growth plans; the Bank’s dedicated innovation hub, Burgan Lab, where employees receive constant support to push the market’s boundaries using the latest technology; and Burgan Bank’s Great Place to Work®-certified culture, which fosters inclusion and diversity and prioritizes employee health and wellbeing.
The financial literacy workshop also tackled digital banking practices that are popular among young adults, and the most secure ways to utilize these services. This included raising awareness about the evolving fraud techniques and how young customers can be vigilant about them.
Burgan Bank spares no effort to be present on ground among youth at every possible opportunity by hosting school and university visits at its head office and branches; participating in leading career fairs, such as Watheefti and the events hosted by the American University of Kuwait (AUK), the American University of the Middle East (AUM), and Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST); and sponsoring initiatives that promote youth empowerment, such as Academy X, which focuses on young women in STEM.