This project aims to examine the critical issues of educational reform and the relevance of these reforms in facilitating entry to the Saudi labor market, given the demographics of Saudi Arabia and the fact that employment is considered the key issue for young Saudis of both genders.

Publications

Mark C. Thompson and Hanaa Almoaibed, "Better Jobs Tomorrow: The Appeal and Increasing Relevance of Alternative Credentials in Saudi Arabia," Dirasat 66, April 2023. 

Mark C. Thompson and Hanaa Almoaibed, "Good Jobs and Bad Jobs”: Employment Attitudes, Perceptions, and Priorities in Saudi Arabia," Dirasat 61, July 2021. 

Activities

Workshop: "Human Capital Development in the Saudi Logistics Services," Corporate Perspectives, 7 February 2024, jointly organized with the Ministry of Investment.

Workshop: "Human Capital Development in the Saudi Logistics Sector," Job Seekers and Employees Perspectives, 15 November 2023, jointly organized with the Ministry of Investment.

Workshop: "Human Capital Development in Logistic Services," Policy Makers Perspectives, 30 August 2023, jointly organized with the Ministry of Investment.

Online Panel Discussion: "Vision 2030 and Its Effect on Attitudes and Opportunities: Certifications, Skills, and Lifelong Learning," 19 June 2022. 

Panel Discussion: "The Impact of Vision 2030 on Outlook and Opportunities: Qualifications, Skills, and Lifelong Learning," 14 June 2022.

Online Panel Discussion: "Reconceptualizing the Role of Education in the Arab World," 18 April 2022.

Panel Discussion: "Discussion: Good Jobs and Bad Jobs" in Saudi Arabia," 20 September 2021.

Conversation: "Good Jobs and Bad Jobs: Employment Attitudes, Perceptions, and Priorities in Saudi Arabia," 13 September 2021.

Mark C. Thompson and Hanaa Almoaibed, "Better Jobs Tomorrow: The Appeal and Increasing Relevance of Alternative Credentials in Saudi Arabia," Dirasat 66, April 2023.