33 new Middle East graduates to benefit from HP’s Summer Sales Training Programme
HP prepares select graduates from UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt for professional growth
HP Middle East has commenced its 2009 edition of the ‘HP Summer Sales Training Program’ designed for young, talented graduates who want to pursue a career in Sales.
The program aims to offer graduates an opportunity to work at HP Middle East and receive best-in-class training on HP’s products and services.
A total of 33 recently graduated students from UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt were selected through a rigorous screening and assessment process.
The summer sales training program was open to students who have graduated within the last twelve months with degrees in technical studies such as Engineering, Computer Science and other IT related fields.
As part of the program, students can choose to work across various fields including project management, marketing, business development, sales or engineering. The program helps students to acquire effective communication, project management, technical and sales skills as well as developing a strong understanding of business strategies.
“With the summer sales training program, we looked for the best talent to help us grow in the Middle East,†said John Hoonhout, Managing Director, HP Middle East. “By investing in these students and supporting their ambitions and goals, we are committed to providing them with a clearly defined career path within HP. The summer sales training program offers a compelling challenge to graduates in the Middle East and is an ideal transition from academia to professional life. The students will also get the chance to meet, network with and train under senior HP managers and executives.â€
“The training program is part of HP’s ongoing commitment to the development of the next generation of IT leaders in the region†added Hoonhout.
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About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 1310 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, Ramallah, Qatar, Oman and 2 service Joint Ventures in Kuwait, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968 and opened its first regional office in 1994. HP Middle East is the market leader for enterprise, small and medium business and consumer technology products and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains.
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