Alba opens state-of-the-art training centre

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the world’s largest smelters, opened a state-of-the-art training centre, which will focus on strengthening core skills of employees and contractors on.

The opening ceremony of Alba’s new training centre was held amidst a host of dignitaries --- Subah Al Dosari, Ministry of Labour Undersecretary, Dr. Mohd Al Ansari, Labour Affairs Assistant Undersecretary - Ministry of Labour, and Alba’s Executive Management and managers, and three former training managers.

The training centre consists of training administration building having four classrooms and administrative offices, and the Training Workshops Building -- a two-storey building spread over 2,500 sq.m -- which houses nine smart classrooms, and workshops dedicated to each of the five maintenance disciplines -- Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Alba’s training centre will focus both on technical skills and leadership development.

The new training facility has a separate store to house tools and spares used during training, and an amenity facility with locker rooms, dining hall and prayer room.

Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray said: “At Alba, we believe nothing is more valuable than education. The training and development of our employees play a crucial role in Alba's ability maintain its position as a leader in the aluminium industry.”

Alba's employee strength currently stands at nearly 3,000, and Bahraini nationals comprise 87 per cent of the total work force. The company’s training & development programme is one of its major initiatives to support Bahrainisation and empower the nationals with necessary skills to boost their calibre as professionals and provide ample opportunities for career advancement.