Sumail: The second edition of the "Future Pioneers" programme kicked off on Sunday in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, organised by the Career Guidance and Student Counselling Centre in cooperation with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development.
The programmw is held at the Omani Women’s Association headquarters in Sumail and will run until 17 July 2025.
The programme, targeting students from grades 7 to 9 across the governorate, aims to enhance entrepreneurial culture among youth, equip them with innovation tools, and encourage them to explore technical projects and startup establishment.
It features a comprehensive five-day training programme that includes practical workshops, creative activities, interactive learning, and teamwork, along with foundational awareness of entrepreneurial concepts.
Participants will present their projects before a specialised judging panel, simulating real-world investor scenarios. The presentations will be evaluated, results announced, and the most innovative and convincing projects honored.
The programme contributes to preparing a generation of proactive and innovative students, strengthening their future role in building a knowledge and creativity-driven national economy.