Burgan Bank launches Summer Training Program

Press release

Published June 28th, 2011 - 10:46 GMT

Group photo of students participating in Burgan Bank Summer Training Program

Burgan Bank announced that the Bank started its summer training program for the talented students. The program, which is set to take place at the bank’s head office as well as different branches, covers classroom sessions on introduction to the banking sector, branch training, strengthening communication skills as well as experiencing first hand work across various departments.

Shireen Cooper, Burgan Bank’s Human Resources & Development Assistant General Manager said: “The bank aims, through these innovative programs, at improving and developing its human resources and encouraging the youth to join the Burgan Bank family. The bank is offering a range of opportunities to benefit from such training programs that will ultimately contribute to increasing their practical experience. The summer training commenced on the 19^th June 2011 for the first group and will resume on the 10^th of July 10^th for the second group of students.”

Burgan Bank continues to open new chapters in its commitment and dedication towards all sectors of the society, reaffirming its position as a socially dedicated leading Kuwaiti financial institution.

Background Information

Burgan Bank

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest conventional Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks. which include Gulf Bank Algeria - AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad - BOB (Iraq & Lebanon),Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”). Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a present in the UAE through its corporate office (“Burgan Financial Services Limited) which had helped the bank to participate in multiple financing opportunities in the UAE.