(MENAFNEditorial) Bahrain launched a new program called INNOVATION CAMP- (I CAMP) on 16th October 2014. The programme, which consists of 7 one day events (camps), is sponsored by GPIC and is held at the GPIC Club. During the 2014/15 academic year, INJAZ Bahrain will implement this new program to 700 secondary and university students.
As part of the launch of the programme, eight teams representing 6 private schools participated in the first camp. The winning team from British School of Bahrain received the trophy from Injaz Bahrain Chairman, Dr Abdulrahman Al Jawahiri, based on the scores provided by the judging panel.
The Innovation Day Camp one-day events are designed to challenge students to find innovative solutions to real business challenges using creativity, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and presentation skills in order to learn about business start-ups in a fun and interactive way.
The first one day event brings students from various schools together and serves as a creative, educational and entertaining platform to share and develop ideas. As part of the event, students were divided into teams that competed against each other through a set of educational activities and recreational games. In addition, students were also given a business challenge to which they have to propose a solution within a very limited time using specific tools, information and resources.
During the event, students were also given the opportunity to experience a real-life simulation of the local business environment, and the needed spirit of entrepreneurship in order to succeed in it. They have also had the chance to develop their interpersonal as well as problem-solving skills, in addition to learning how to work under very tight deadlines.
Students that showcased their business plan were evaluated by an independent panel of judges, who assessed each team's performance against set criteria, which includes their Team Work, Presentation Skills, a 2 minute elevation pitch before an audience, and their final business plan. During the closing ceremony of the event, the judges announced the winner who was awarded the "I Camp" trophy.
The workshops that took place at the event were also delivered by trained corporate volunteers from the private sector, which enabled the students to learn from business veterans about how the market functions and behaves and what are the necessary traits needed to adapt to it.
Commenting on the launch of the programme, Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa AlKhalifa, the executive Director of INJAZ Bahrain said" We are really pleased to have this program kicked off in partnership with GPIC, which has always been at the forefront in supporting INJAZ Bahrain's new initiatives. This program will allow us to give the students the opportunity to learn how to utilise important characteristics for entrepreneurs and business owners, of which effective communication through team work activities, fast and concise decision making, as well as adaptability and flexibility in facing challenges, are part of the skills portfolio that the students would need in order to grow and develop."
In his capacity as the Chairman of INJAZ Bahrain and the president of the host Company GPIC, Dr. A.Rahman Jawahery commended INJAZ Bahrain for continually embarking on innovative programs that reinforce the organization's mission of preparing and inspiring Bahraini youth to succeed in a global economy. He also thanked the students for their active participation and interaction with the activities of I-Camp.
INJAZ Bahrain "I CAMP" is open to all schools and universities who are interested in teaching students about businesses and entrepreneurship. The "I Camp" is also one of the 3 new programs added by INJAZ Bahrain this academic year to the other 12 programs that are in place. With these programs, INJAZ Bahrain is planning to reach out to 20,000 students in all secondary schools and most of intermediate and primary schools.
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