A promising opportunity for Saudi youth: Admissions open at the Higher Institute for Plastic Industries
The Higher Institute for Plastics Industries (HIPF) has announced the opening of admissions for high school graduates in all specializations (scientific, industrial, or equivalent) to enroll in its Diploma Program in Plastics Manufacturing Technology, which begins its first training semester in the academic year 1447/1448 AH. This announcement represents a significant opportunity for ambitious young Saudis to join a vital and future-oriented industrial sector through an innovative training program that culminates in direct employment with leading national companies.
About the Institute and its Strategic Role
The Higher Institute for Plastics Industries was established in 2007 as a non-profit institute, resulting from a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), and the Japanese company East Petrochemicals Company (SPDC), a Japanese partner comprising a group of major industrial companies. The institute aims to train specialized national talent capable of meeting the needs of the labor market in the plastics and conversion industries sector, which is one of the most important sectors supporting the national economy and complementing the Kingdom's massive petrochemical industry.
Keeping pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
The institute's role is fully aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on diversifying the economic base, localizing industries, and developing human capital. By graduating highly skilled Saudi technicians and engineers, the institute contributes to reducing reliance on foreign labor and increasing the local content in industry. Its graduates also support the manufacturing sector, enhancing the added value of the Kingdom's natural resources and transforming them into high-value products that serve both local and global markets.
Details of the training program and the benefits offered
The institute's training program spans two full years and is delivered entirely in English to ensure graduates stay up-to-date with the latest global technologies and terminology in the field. The training includes intensive theoretical instruction and advanced practical training conducted on state-of-the-art production lines and equipment that simulate a real-world industrial work environment. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees receive a diploma in plastics manufacturing technology.
The institute offers a package of competitive benefits to trainees from day one, including a direct employment contract with a sponsoring company, guaranteeing immediate employment upon graduation. Other benefits include a generous monthly stipend during the training period, comprehensive medical insurance, and provision of all necessary training materials.
Application mechanism and conditions
The institute clarified that applications for this cohort, the 39th in the institute's history, are submitted electronically through the institute's official portal. Applications opened today and will continue until Thursday, April 9, 2026. The institute encourages those wishing to register to visit the website to review all requirements and details and complete the application process before the deadline.
