training & development
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Training & Development Journey
Cultivating Potential At Alba, we don’t just forge aluminium; we forge futures. We believe our people are the cornerstone of our leadership in the global aluminium industry, and we’re passionately committed to their continuous growth. We cultivate a culture of learning, where education, skill mastery, and leadership development through mentorship and coaching are paramount. - Diverse Training Initiatives Our monthly Master Training Plan orchestrates a comprehensive suite of in-house technical, safety, and soft skills courses, designed to empower our employees across all disciplines.
- Sharpening Skills from Within The Company’s seasoned instructors delivered 354 technical courses covering the intricate operations and maintenance of the smelter in addition to 62 dynamic soft skills courses,
- covering Leadership, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Operational Excellence (5S, Industry 4.0, Kaizen, and Six Sigma), and SAP functions (HR, PM, MM, and Finance).
- Safety, Always First Our 36 in-house safety courses, led by our dedicated Safety & Health department, inculcated a safety-conscious mindset, covering crucial topics like Fire Safety, DC Hazards, Lifting Tackles, Working at Heights, and Work Permits.
- Skilling & Upskilling Bahraini Nationals for Global Benchmarking We invested in 146 external courses, ensuring our Bahraini nationals stay at the forefront of industry advancements in areas like Risk Management, Sustainability, Health & Safety, Technical Training, HR & Management, Supply Chain & Operations, Innovation & Technology, Communication & Soft Skills, Wellbeing and Mental Health.
Unveiling Numbers: Training by the Figures
Training Figures for 2024 including Contractors
642,250
hrs
Total Training Hours Alba
130,153
hrs
Total Training Hours Contractors
772,403
hrs
Total Training Hours Alba + Contractors
7.94
%
Training Percentage
Male Training
Average
209
hrs
employee/year
Female Training
Average
179
hrs
employee/year
Management Staff
Training Average
111
hrs
employee/year
Non-management Staff
Training Average
232
hrs
employee/year
Skill Matrix Assessments
for Non-Management Staff
142
Employees
(started in 2024)
Training Development Programme (TDP) for Management Staff
13
employees started in 2024
21
ongoing from previous years
Al Jisr
Programme
56
Employees
currently ongoing
Al Najm
Programme
7
Employees
started in 2024
Male Training
Average
209hrs
employee/year
Female Training
Average
179hrs
employee/year
Management Staff
Training Average
111hrs
employee/year
Non-management Staff
Training Average
232hrs
employee/year
Skill Matrix Assessments
for Non-Supervisory Staff
142 Employees
(started in 2024)
Training Development Programme (TDP) for Management Staff
13
employees started in 2024
21
ongoing from previous years
Al Jisr
Programme
56Employees
currently ongoing
Al Najm
Programme
7Employees
started in 2024
Virtual Courses
In-House
External
Skill Matrix for Non-Management Staff (Completed)
TDP Reviews for Management Staff
Vehicle License Training
Vehicle Licenses Issued
Refresher Training for Licenses Renewal
Virtual Courses
In-House
External
Skill Matrix for Non-Management Staff (Completed)
TDP Reviews for Management Staff
Vehicle License Training
Vehicle Licenses Issues
Refresher Training for Licenses Renewal
- Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Academic Sponsorship We believe in fostering a knowledge-driven society. Our strategic partnerships with local and international universities and institutes, including Ahlia University, Arabian Gulf University, University of Bahrain, and Bahrain Polytechnic, empower our employees to pursue academic excellence.
- MoUs which the Company has established with local and international universities/institutes
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- Agreements which Alba has inked with local and international universities/institutes
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- Academic Achievements 145 employees are currently enrolled in various academic programmes from diplomas to PhDs.
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10
Number of Employees Enrolled in MBA
1Number of Employees Enrolled in M.Sc.
13Number of Employees Enrolled in B.Sc.
94Number of Employees Enrolled in Top-up B.Sc./BE
26Number of Employees Enrolled in Diploma
1Number of Employees Enrolled in Ph.D.
- Professional Certifications We also facilitated a wide array of professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), NEBOSH, and ISO certifications, enhancing our employees’ expertise.
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- Empowering Women: Fostering Equality and Growth Alba champions gender equality, empowering its female workforce through targeted training and development. Nearly 45% of our female employees hold supervisory positions
- 59 employees celebrated their graduation in 2024, including MBA and BSc. degrees.
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6
Number of MBA Graduates
5
Number of B.Sc. Graduates
48
Number of Top-up B.Sc./BEng Graduates
- or above. Our female employees received 17,908 hours of training, with an average of 177 hours per employee. We offered specialised sessions on mental health, breast cancer awareness, fire safety, and leadership development.
- Embracing Innovation: Virtual Reality Training As pioneers of Industry 4.0, we launched the ‘Potlines Emergencies’ VR programme, revolutionising safety training. This immersive experience earned us the prestigious Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award 2024. The VR programme offers a realistic training environment where trainees can practice their responses to various reduction line emergencies, including tap outs, power outages, open circuits, and alumina supply failures. This immersive experience improves decision-making and reinforces critical safety protocols.
- Alba plans to expand its VR training initiatives to operational areas like Casthouses, Carbon Plants, and Power Stations to ensure a well-rounded training experience across all operational facilities.
- Looking Ahead: A Legacy of Learning and Growth Alba’s unwavering commitment to training and development empowers our workforce to excel, ensuring our continued leadership in the global aluminium industry.