About the Initiative

The TAQAT Initiative is a national initiative led by the Women and Energy Association to connect qualified Saudi women with employment opportunities in the energy sector. It achieves this by building strategic partnerships with industry employers, preparing female graduates, matching them with suitable career opportunities, and supporting them throughout their employment journey in alignment with labor market needs and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The initiative operates through an integrated model that combines technical training, career mentoring, job matching, and collaboration with employers to ensure a smooth transition from university to the workforce.

SANA serves as the primary development pathway within the TAQAT Initiative. It is designed to prepare the first cohort of female graduates from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) before they progress to the employment matching stage with the initiative’s industry partners.

Initiative Journey

Phase One – January 2026

A four-day intensive Energy Bootcamp focused on energy sector fundamentals and technical competencies.

Phase Two – February 2026

Professional readiness workshops covering CV development, interview skills, communication, and teamwork.

Phase Three – March to April 2026

A Mentorship Program connecting graduates with leaders and experts from the energy sector through individual and group mentoring sessions to support career planning and workforce readiness.

Phase Four – May to June 2026

A career day bringing together graduates and participating employers through company presentations, interviews, and direct connections to employment opportunities, leading to recruitment.

Objectives

• Prepare qualified Saudi women to join the energy sector.
• Enhance graduates’ technical and professional readiness before entering the workforce.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry employers to support recruitment.
• Bridge the gap between academic outcomes and labor market needs.
• Provide a sustainable pathway from training to employment.