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Newsletter Volume 3.0

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National Industrial Training Institute (NITI)

Newsletter 3.0 Third Issue:

4th

Quarter 2016

NITI Trainees at National Events

Our trainees participated in the events and presented an excellent display of

NITI experience and it was a success applaud by all present in the events.

In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program (December 14, 2016)

The IKTVA program is designed to drive domestic value creation and maximize

long-term economic growth and diversification to

support a rapidly changing economic environment.

The objective of the program is to recognize

prioritization of domestic value creation. It is

designed to drive increased investment, economic

diversification, job creation, and workforce

development within the Kingdom.

Below NITI trainees did an outstanding performance at the IKTVA event:

Faris Sami Alhazeem # 1407, SADARA

Muntadhar Mohammed Alshaikhsaleh # 0716, Saudi Aramco

8th

Saudi Technical Conference & Exhibition (STCEX) (December 13-15)

STCEX is a platform for bringing together a select group

of distinguished international and local experts to

exchange ideas. The STCEX was launched 16 years ago

and the 8th round was called timely with the launch of

the Saudi National Vision 2030; the vision of prosperity

and growth that, amongst others, places great emphasis

on the Technical and Vocational Education and Training

(TVET) sector. As a result, it is envisioned that the sector

will witness an increase in students’ enrollment, improved quality of

graduates, and a direct and rapid alignment with the labor market needs.

Below NITI trainees did an outstanding performance at the STCEX event:

Ahmed Asiri Alhussain # 1136, Saudi Aramco

Saad Essa Alsalem #1058, Saudi Aramco

In this issue Trainees’ Voice

NITI Training Diversification

What is NITI to me

Recognition Matters

NITI on its Way Forward

NITI Knowledge Sharing Hour

NLP Workshop

NITI Graduation

Safety Corner

Safety Cafe

Evacuation Drill

Fire Fighting Program

“Ladies and Gentle-

men, Saudi Aramco

is on the move, and

so is Saudi Arabia.

The key to our long-term stability

will be our economic strength. But

for too long, local content has not

been a formal requirement of

doing business with Saudi Aramco.

And current local content levels

are simply unsustainable for our

country, society, and our citizens.”

Keynote speech by Amin H. Nasser

President & CEO, Saudi Aramco

Seen above are NITI Trainees with high officials and trainees from

other institutes at the events.

“ There is no end to

education. It is not that

you read a book, pass

examination, and finish

with education. The whole

of life, from the moment

you are born to the moment

you die, is a process of

learning.” - Anonymous



My first year in NITI was full of excitement! I came to study new

subjects like English, Math and Computer skills. My first days

were hard because I did not know much English and could not

understand because all Teachers speak English. After few days

with the help of the Teachers and friends, I improved and came

out of bad feelings. I met new people who were very helpful like

teachers and advisors. Having such teachers is the biggest bene-

fit I have taken from NITI . — Qassim F. Albaiji #1483, SADARA, Class F07

I am Mohammed Essa and I study at NITI. NITI is training us

to be smart and to be good examples for the future. NITI is a

nice place to study and helps us to be professional. NITI has

many positive things and one of them is the teachers. They

are very kind and they teach us very well. They teach us how

to always to be safe. The facilities seem to be very good and

very clean. We have a laundry on each floor. Of course there

is a gym because NITI is for healthy people. I love to exercise and play sports.

— Mohammed Essa Al-Enzy # 1608, SEC, Class E14

Students’ Voice — My life at NITI

“ The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet”

- Aristotle

Meet the Editors :

“When you write a book, you

spend day after day scanning and

identifying the trees.

When you’re done, you have to

step back and look at the forest.”

- Stephen King

Mohammed Eisa Thomas Vaidyan

“NITI is training

us to be smart”

These young Saudis in

NITI are just a sample of

what will follow as

thousands who are

trained follow in pursuit

of realizing their own

dreams of becoming

valuable members of the

local workforce while

helping the Kingdom

realize Saudi Vision 2030.

At NITI, I learn subjects such as English and Mathematics, and also made new friends who came

from different parts of Saudi and I learned new things about their culture. I like studying here

because it is very interesting and exciting. I can go to the gym and play football. The teachers are

very good. They are helping me to understand and learn English very fast. I really have a great

time here. — Salem H Al Shammari # 1534, SADARA, Class F05

I am from Taif. I am 21 years old. The National Industrial Training Institute, teaches us how to

be safe. I like the buildings, the teachers, the system and the restaurant. NITI has an excellent

safety system. The institute has a mosque, gym, and a big playground. I wish success to the

Institute. — Omaar Mastour Al-Thobaiti # 1602, SEC, Class E14

TRAINING DIVERSIFICATION — GANTRY CRANE

The 1st batch of Gantry Crane training

program offered to SADARA at Jubail by

NITI was successfully completed.

NITI reached out to conduct 16 Gantry

Crane training sessions at the

customer’s site in Jubail. This was done

in coordination with NITI ITP Partner;

TUV.

The training was conducted from July 10, 2016 to November 11, 2016 and

concluded with 93% passing rate; 157 were certified from 168 participants.



My life at NITI - Mohamed M. Alsubiy, #1628, SEC, Class E15

My name is Mohamed Mdgam and I am a trainee sponsored by

Saudi Electricity Company. I am from Saudi Arabia. My home is

in Taif, AlCorma. I learned that the safety rules at NITI are very

important. I like the rules they teach us so I can improve. And

the food in the restaurant is healthy and they have a big campus.

About the teachers, they are very kind and awesome to me.

And when I speak about the gym and the stadium, I can only say

that it is very healthy to exercise. I cannot stop talking how amazing NITI is for

me. I love NITI. I am learning English very fast. I really have a great time here.

National Industrial Training Institute (NITI) what does it stand for?

“ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a

lifetime. ” - Maimonides

1. Install security software

2. Keep Software updated

3. Beware of unfamiliar emails

4. Only use secure shopping sites

5. Protect your online ID

6. Use strong online passwords

For John Rabay an Academic Teacher, NITI stands for:

NURTURE : We work together to develop and nurture

INNOVATE: There is a way to do it better. Find it!

THRIVE: We thrive not just survive

INVOLVE: I involve you and work out the solution together

A place for everything - Ibrahim Al Saad #1099, Saudi Aramco, Class E3

Have you ever spent 20 minutes searching for a missing screwdriver that you’re sure you left “right there?”. It

could be the file of a major project, or your car keys... whether at home or work, organizing things and putting

them back after use not only saves time and effort, to find them again, but also a way to stay safe from injury.

If you are one of those people who look at a mess and say, “I know where everything is,” you

may soon become part of a national statistic. Let’s look at some of the statistics:

• Disabling injuries at home and work combined reach over 6 million a year

• 1000’s are killed in home accidents annually

• 14,000 are killed on the job annually (3,000 of these deaths are caused by falls)

Falls often result from tripping over equipment or tools left in aisles or work areas, wet spots

on the floor, or trash and other articles left on stairs. Everyone should help keep the work area clean and

free of clutter. If you throw a waste of paper at the trash can and miss: walk over, bend down and pick it up!

REMEMBER…a place for everything and everything in its place.

eat

mage

owards

nnovation

Online Safety

& Security Tips:

Mohammed F. Otaibi

#1249

Saudi Aramco



Teachers are the role models, the inspiring minds, the ones who build people for the

future. They deserve honor for their positive influence on the development, learning and

behavior of our young generation. Teachers makes a difference, for they are the ones who

inspire learners to continue their quest to pursue excellence in all walks of life. Around

16 Teachers were recognized for their great achievements by Kaplan.

The employees are the most important assets of an organization. The success or failure

of an institute largely dependent on the caliber of the employees. Without positive and

creative contributions from people, organizations cannot progress and prosper. Two

outstanding employees were recognized for their valuable contributions and services that

enabled the institute to achieve greater heights.

Recognizing Trainees, Teachers & Staff for their Efforts

“ Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”

- Japanese Proverb

Recognition of achievements, minor and major, is a vital part of motivation. People continue to perform better

when they are highly motivated. Consequently, organizations think of meaningful ways to reward high

performers. For example, a certificate of appreciation or a plaque may last forever, whereas gift or money, once

given, is soon spent and forgotten. The value of a reward need not be great. It can take the form of a simple

verbal “Thank you,” or even a pat on the shoulder. These cost little or nothing, yet they count because they

symbolize appreciation.

Low performance must not be treated the same as outstanding performance. Again

recognition has to be timely. As said, “Justice delayed is justice denied,”, untimely

recognition can become a source of frustration which may turn into a performance

problem.

As part of its Recognition Program, NITI awarded trainees, instructors and staff members

as depicted in the photos below for their outstanding performance.

NITI management set a day, November 28, 2016 for recognizing high achievers from the

trainee population. These are the trainees who met set criteria to perform the best, behave

the best, have a perfect attendance and observe safety rules at all times. NITI recognized

(42) trainees for their hard work and outstanding performance.

Seven Trainees were awarded for their contribution to Safety.

Trainees at NITI Safety Recognition NITI High Achievers NITI Outstanding Employees

NITI Outstanding Employees NITI Outstanding Teachers



NITI Visitor: Success rate of over 90% in both Academic & Technical Programs?

Is this the same NITI that had a high percentage of failures in IELTS & delayed the

graduation of some trainees?

NITI Staff: You are right; this is NITI, but no longer the same NITI

NITI Visitor: What do you mean?

NITI Staff: Many things have changed for the better.

NITI on its Way Forward by MAH

“ “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.”

- Victor Hugo

NITI Staff

Asst. to Executive Director:

Mukhtar A. Haleeb

NITI Staff: To begin with, the new NITI managed to have some of its critical vacant positions filled

with some qualified, experienced and dedicated individuals, including three department heads.

Furthermore, NITI got new Principals for both Academic and Job Skills who took bold steps for major

improvements in quality and mode of teaching.

NITI Visitor: What about changes other than Manpower?

NITI Staff: I am getting to that. The significant change is that, as recommended by Saudi Aramco,

NITI has shifted to Saudi Aramco’s Performance based English Curriculum (PEC). Additionally some

low performing instructional staff were replaced; trainee punctuality, attendance rate, and behavior

have been reinforced and improved. On the other hand, NITI Management invited a Quality

Assurance third party that checked almost every aspect of NITI operation and recorded (82) findings

out of which 98% have been fixed.

Driving Simulator Plant Simulator A peek at the workshops

What’s new at NITI ? New Information Center

New Security Gates for Trainees

New Traffic Control Measures

ACCET Accreditation process started

(130) new SEC Trainees

(84) new Saudi Aramco Trainees

New Training Simulators

Last period of Thursdays dedicated for

Safety

81% SADARA Trainees passed their

IELTS Test

NITI Visitor: Could you give us some examples?

NITI Staff: Sure! For instance the building of NITI

Safety Culture has exceeded expectations with the

genuine involvement of trainees; Teamwork has

been proven in various aspects of NITI operation

as the closing of 98% of the QA items in a short

span; Customer Focus yielded clients and

stakeholders' satisfaction; Citizenship integrated

into NITI with its community and Excellence has

been evident in many features as in your first

question of the 90% success rate.



NITI Quality Assurance along with T&ADD initiated the 1st Knowledge

Sharing Hour on November 27, 2016.

Twenty-five (25) NITI staff members including NITI’s Executive Director and

Administration staff attended the session. The KSH activities will be on

rotational basis and each unit will take part therein. The purpose is to use it as

a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and professionally

networking as a small community of practice.

The 2nd Knowledge Sharing Hour was conducted on December 18, 2016 and

the topic was ”Innovative Learning”

NITI Knowledge Sharing Hour (KSH)

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”

- Chinese proverb

NEURO LINGUISTIC - WORKSHOP at NITI

Senior trainer from Saudi Aramco; Ismail Al-Ismail, conduced a 5-day course about Leadership and Neuro-

linguistics Programing (NLP). The NLP is Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation.

Course participants were a mix of Saudi Aramco employees

and selected NITI staff members. The workshop covered

many topics but not limited to the following areas:

Leadership Enhancement

Motivation

Managing Thoughts and Feelings

Creating Change in Self and Others

Understanding Thinking and

Internal Communication Processes

NLP skills and techniques

How NLP can be applied in the workplace

How people act and feel based on their perceptions

Seen above are the participants with their certificates along with the

Saudi Aramco Trainer and NITI Management



During the last quarter of 2016, 169 Trainees graduated after

they successfully completed the apprenticeship program at NITI:

On October 13, a total of 79 Trainees graduated. They were

63 Oil & Gas Operators for Petro-Rabigh (last batch) and 16

Field Operators for SATORP

On 3rd November, 31 Trainees successfully completed their

training program at NITI ; 3 Machinists for YASREF and 28 Gas

Operators for Saudi Aramco

On 7th November, the last batch of 43 Field Operators of

SATORP graduated.

On 23rd November, the last batch of 8 PCST Trainees for

YASREF successfully graduated. The graduation ceremony

was attended by YASREF management led by HR Manager

and their support staff.

On 6th December, 8 Saudi Aramco PCST trainees successfully

graduated from NITI.

Graduation at NITI

“ An investment in knowledge pays the best interest ”

- Benjamin Franklin



T

SAFETY CORNER - Speed Thrills but Kills!!!

“ Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who

prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X

Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd among Arab countries and 23rd globally in

terms of deaths due to road accidents, according to a World Health

Organization (WHO) report, a car accident occurs every second

while 17 people are killed in crashes every day on an average in

the Kingdom as of October 29, 2015.

"The driving problems are with young people," . "There is also not

such great education in schools about driving and respecting the

road," "Drug use is also a contributing factor. These are the central

problems."

The report found that almost a third of traffic accidents in Saudi were

due to drivers jumping red lights, followed by 18% caused by illegal

U-turns. The most common dangerous driving activities were

speeding, sudden stops and using mobile while driving.

Over the past two decades Saudi Arabia had recorded 4 million traffic

accidents, that led to 86,000 deaths and 611,000 injuries, 7% of which

resulted in permanent disabilities.

A recent study at KACST, warned that if the current rise in road

accident rates is not curbed, Saudi Arabia will have over 4 million

traffic accidents a year by 2030. S. Saadi, a Jeddah-based businessman

and film producer, argued that both the government and an out-of-

control youth culture were to blame.

Deep Regret!!!

NITI lost 2 valuable Trainees during the quarter due to

over-speeding & drowsiness all after class-hours & all dying on the spot and even

Injuring & disabling others.



Events in Chronological Order October 6 – Yokogawa visits for training purposes (1)

October 6 – Received 130 new intakes, Saudi Electricity Co (SEC)

October 10 – Visit by the Director of Al-Hasa Traffic Police Dept. & Saudi Aramco Traffic Signature Safety Program (TSSP) Rep. (2)

October 11 – Visit by Saudi Aramco Chemical Admin. Area. (3)

October 13 – Graduation of 63 Oil & Gas Operators for Petro-Rabigh and 16 Field Operators for SATORP

October 18 – Visit by Kaplan Sr. VP and CFO (5)

October 16 to 20 – Saudi Aramco conducts NLP workshop at NITI

October 19 – Hosted Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) gathering. (4)

October 26 – NITI conducts “Traffic Safety Awareness Cafe” in col-laboration with Saudi Aramco Traffic Safety Signature Program

October 23 – NITI develops curriculums for Electrical & Metals.

October 24 – NITI starts process to acquire ACCET Accreditation.

October 30 –Received 84 new intakes from Saudi Aramco.

November 1 - Completes 1st batch of Gantry Crane training program.

November 3 - Evacuation drill at NITI Training Buildings C, D, E & F.

November 3 – Graduation of 31 Trainees; 3 Machinists for YASREF and 28 Gas Operators for Saudi Aramco.

November 7 – (43) Field Operators of SATORP graduated.

November 8 - Held 3rd Technical Advisory Council (TAC) meeting. (6)

November 7 – NITI Management met stakeholder; SASREF in Jubail.

November 7 to 9 – NITI participates in the STC-12 in Jubail. (7)

November 10 - NITI attended 4th JV Collaboration Meeting, Dhahran.

November 15 – NITI Marketing met with SABIC HR Management.

November 21 –Two representatives from ITQAN visits NITI.

November 23 – Graduation for the last batch of (8) PCST Trainees from YASREF, attended by their HR Manager.

November 23&24 - Fire Training with Al-Hasa Civil Defense. (8)

November 28 –NITI recognizes (42) high achiever trainees. (9)

November 27 –NITI hold its 1st Knowledge Sharing Hour.

November 27 –Kaplan’s Management visits for training programs.

December 6 – Graduation of (8) Saudi Aramco PCST trainees.

December 6 – Conducted a flu vaccine campaign in coordination with Saudi Aramco & John Hopkins Hospital (10)

December 7 – Al-Hasa Technical College visits NITI IT (11)

December 14 – NITI participates in IKTVA forum 2016, Dammam

December 13-15 – NITI participates in the 8th STCEX event, Riyadh.

December 13 – Stimulator Commissioned; Hands-On-Trainer Unit.

December 15 – Visit by LUBEREF led by its CEO; Salahuddin Dardeer, and VP Marketing & Admin; Prince Nawaf Al Saud. (12)

December 19 – Visit by SADARA delegation led by VP of IR; Faisal Al-Gurouni. (13)

December 22 – Potential client visit; HYUNDAI Company.

December 22 – Potential client visit; Saudi KAD Cont. Co.

December 27 – Potential client visit; Irrigation & Drainage Auth. (14)

December 28 – NITI received a potential client; GAMA Company.

December 28 – Europeans for Information Technology Co. (EITC), delivered a presentation demonstrating “3D virtual products”.



On October 26, NITI in collaboration with Traffic Safety Signature

Program, conducted a one-day “Traffic Safety Awareness Cafe”.

A total of 240 trainees attended and benefit from the awareness

program that was designed to address the increasing number of car

accidents, fatalities and injuries kingdom wide. The root causes &

solutions to accidents were also discussed. The event was well

received by the trainees whose interaction and engagement were

remarkable.

Interactive presentations were delivered, highlighting consequences,

dangers and disabilities. Trainees asked queries and were promptly answered by presenters. NITI is looking

forward to conduct more of such campaigns, as part of the initiatives to reduce accidents on roads.

Traffic Safety Signature Program at NITI

Evacuation Drills at NITI

An evacuation drill was conducted at NITI Training Buildings C, D, E & F on November 3, 2016. NITI Fire

Wardens, Security Officers along with Trainees from the NITI Safety Ambassador Club were in attendance.

An unannounced evacuation drill was conducted in

Trainee Accommodation Building#2 on December

14 evening, which lasted for 15 minutes, a total of

174 persons were evacuated. Drill overall perfor-

mance was satisfactory ensuring awareness and

readiness of all NITI trainees, trainers, staff and

contractors.

The NITI Quarterly Newsletter is a quarterly publication for the National Industrial

Training Institute (NITI) community of Al-Ahsa. We welcome your suggestions, proposed

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Fire Training Program at NITI

On October 23, NITI in collaboration with Al-Hasa Civil

Defense, conducted a two-day Fire Training Program at NITI

campus.

A total of 250 NITI trainees and 22 Staff participated in this

fire training program, which covered both theoretical and

practical training aspects.


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