Muscat: Al Rumais Training Institute, the training and development arm of WJ Towell, for both management and work-based training, received first class rating from the Ministry of Manpower.
The institute’s staff comprises trained specialists in different areas including higher level management, English for business, administration courses and IT.
On May 25, the institute said they have been given an official first class rating from the Ministry of Manpower. In order to receive such a high rating, the Ministry of Manpower demands the highest levels of management, trainers, programmes and facilities all assessed against rigorous national standards.
The function took place at the institute in the presence of the top management of the WJ Towell Group and was attended by representatives and clients from within both the private and public sectors.
Al Rumais Training Institute was established in 2013 and has grown significantly with an increasing number of students and a wide range of courses. The institute has the capacity to train up to 150 students simultaneously in their modern facilities.
The state-of-the-art training facilities include a bespoke IT suite for 20 students, a work simulation lab where trainees can experience an operational office environment and an auditorium for up to two hundred delegates.
The board of directors of The WJ Towell Group has always been passionate about training and investing in all employees. They understand the importance and impact of training and development for motivating, rewarding and building morale and long term service, quality and loyalty among its staff members and customers.
Ali Abdul Hussain Shaban, general manager – Systems and Resources Management said, “Competitive advantage is the key in today's business environment. Al Rumais Training Institute is playing a strategic role in developing our dynamic country and it aims to give clients and business partners the competitive edge for a successful future.”
At the event, 50 newly graduated trainees in English, IT, SME entrepreneurship, HR. simulation programmes, business and secretarial, customer service and retail received their certificates. They are now better prepared to enter the market place and to secure well paid and meaningful employment to enhance the future of Oman.