HRH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region, presided over the graduation ceremony of trainees of the region's technical and vocational colleges and institutes, numbering 4,620 male and female graduates, in the presence of his deputy HH Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, in an occasion reflecting the leadership's commitment to qualifying national talent and supporting development.

The Governor said the graduates of technical colleges and institutes are a cornerstone of building the national economy and the "spearhead" of development, expressing the nation's pride in their achievements and their vital role across sectors.

Technical Talent as a Main Driver of Development

He said the outcomes of technical and vocational training add important value to the labor market, stressing that graduates should recognize their role and value the professions they practice for their direct impact on supporting the national economy and productivity.

He said the graduates' future is promising given the varied opportunities for growth and development the Kingdom offers, to the benefit of the nation and its people.

Training Programs That Strengthen Labor Market Readiness

The ceremony included a video presentation of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation's efforts to qualify national talent, followed by the graduates' procession, which embodied the scale of achievement and the efforts made to prepare a qualified generation able to meet labor market needs.

Dr. Sultan bin Safar Al Ghamdi, Director General of Technical and Vocational Training in the region, said the graduation is a quality addition to development, noting that the graduates are promising talent who will help build the nation's future.

Vision 2030 Supports the Development of Technical Training

He noted that the ceremony coincides with ten years since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 and the qualitative transformation of the technical training sector over that period, urging the graduates to invest their skills, face challenges with confidence and create opportunities.

The ceremony featured the success story of one of the graduates, along with speeches by graduates and parents expressing pride in the achievement.

Honoring Top Graduates

At the close of the ceremony the Governor honored the top graduates and the sponsors, and commemorative photographs were taken, in a scene reflecting appreciation for their efforts and encouragement for national talent to keep excelling.

At a Glance

  • Location: Madinah
  • Date: 5 May 2026
  • Occasion: graduation of technical and vocational colleges and institutes
  • Graduates: 4,620
  • Body: Technical and Vocational Training Corporation