Officials and participants who attended the three-day event.
Commercial Bank organised a skills and learning-based event for summer interns from June 30 to July 2 at Commercial Bank Academy.
The programme was intended to motivate, inform and engage interns through a variety of workshops, talks and seminars, providing them with the ideal introduction to the Qatari banking industry.
Over the three days, David Collins, executive coach and leadership mentor, helped the interns prepare for life in the workplace by training them in some of the key skills and techniques necessary for their upcoming work experience. These included business ethics, organisational understanding, communication skills, team-building skills and motivational techniques.
In addition, the event provided interns with the opportunity to meet other students of the programme and help develop a sense of community.
The event also reaffirmed Commercial Bank’s continued investment in the development of young Qatari talent, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. During the year, the bank has been involved in a number of development and career-focused initiatives, including the 2013 Future Leaders Programme, Qatar Career Fair 2013 and Carnegie Mellon University’s “Professional Day”.
Fahad Badar, EGM and head of wholesale banking, said: “Commercial Bank, in line with Qatar’s 2030 vision, strives to encourage the development of young people within the bank and the State of Qatar in general. The intern development event is a testament to our commitment to invest in developing young people and contributing to the Qatari community by enhancing the skills of our interns and preparing them to take on an active role in the workplace.”