In a move reflecting institutional excellence and the quality of its educational outcomes, the Dammam Technical College officially received full accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission. This achievement is the culmination of the college's ongoing efforts to implement the highest quality standards in its academic and training programs, further solidifying its position as one of the leading training institutions in the Eastern Province and the Kingdom as a whole.
The importance of institutional accreditation and quality standards
The college's attainment of this accreditation is a testament to its institutional performance and training programs. Educational institutions undergo rigorous and comprehensive evaluation processes by the accreditation body, encompassing governance, teaching and learning, scientific research, and community service. This achievement reflects the Dammam Technical College's commitment to providing a state-of-the-art training environment that emulates the latest global practices and ensures the graduation of qualified national talent capable of competing in the evolving job market.
Aligning outputs with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
The Dean of the Dammam Technical College emphasized that this accreditation is not merely a certificate, but rather a reflection of the college's strategy to align its outputs with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , which places great importance on the technical and vocational training sector as a fundamental pillar of economic development. He explained that the college has worked to modernize its laboratories and training workshops and enhance the efficiency of its teaching staff to ensure the provision of high-quality education that contributes to bridging the gap between education and the needs of the private sector.
Specialized fields and figures reflect success
The college currently houses approximately 3,000 trainees , distributed across vital departments including computer technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, and administrative technology. These specializations are considered the backbone of many industries in the Kingdom. In a clear indication of the quality of training, the dean revealed that the college's graduate employment rate has reached record levels of nearly 80% , a figure that reflects employers' confidence in the competence of the college's graduates.
Strategic partnerships and a promising future
The college did not limit itself to internal training programs, but expanded by building strategic partnerships with major industrial companies and government entities, providing outstanding opportunities for cooperative training and direct employment. The college dean concluded his statement by emphasizing the commitment to developing future-oriented specializations that keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation, ensuring sustainable development and supplying the national economy with creative and productive human capital.
