The Technical College for Girls in Riyadh recently hosted its “Business Launch” exhibition, an event designed to spotlight the growing number of female graduates turning their technical training into viable market-ready ventures. The initiative, held under the patronage of Bader Alabdulwahed, Director General of Technical and Vocational Training in Riyadh, serves as a direct pipeline from education to entrepreneurship, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s broader economic development goals.
Quick Facts
- Event: “Business Launch” exhibition in Riyadh.
- Focus: Showcasing startups by female college graduates.
- Goal: Bridge technical training with real-world entrepreneurship.
A Practical Bridge to the Market
The exhibition provided a platform for graduates from various technical specializations to present innovative projects and businesses they launched post-graduation. A key feature was the “testing area,” an interactive zone where founders could display product prototypes and service models. This space allowed them to gather direct feedback from visitors, test market viability, and refine their offerings in a live, practical environment that simulates real-world business challenges.
The event underscores a strategic push to create sustainable economic opportunities and bolster Saudi Arabia’s culture of self-employment, a core objective of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 human capital development strategy.
Fostering a Culture of Self-Employment
Officials emphasized that the exhibition is a clear result of investing in high-quality technical education. “This exhibition is a living model of the successes from investing in technical training,” stated Bader Alabdulwahed. “The established projects we see, led by female graduates, reflect the quality of their qualifications and skills. What we are witnessing today is an extension of a real journey of empowerment, where skills turn into opportunities and ideas into projects that support the national economy.”
Asma Hakami, Dean of the Technical College for Girls in Riyadh, added that the event highlights the post-graduation phase where graduates are ready to compete and launch successful businesses.
“We are proud today of graduates who have been able to transform the skills they acquired into real-world projects,” Hakami explained. “This reflects the quality of our training and enhances the college’s role in empowering national talent.”
About the Technical College for Girls in Riyadh
The Technical College for Girls in Riyadh is a government educational institution operating under Saudi Arabia’s Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC). The college is dedicated to providing specialized technical and vocational training for women, equipping them with the practical skills needed to enter the workforce or launch their own businesses in line with the demands of the modern Saudi economy.
Source: Sabq
