Planned
Raising the employability of Saudi talent
Graduate placements in food production and agriculture
A cohort of Saudi graduates training on the job in production lines, quality labs and farms.
- Start
- January 2027
- Location
- Riyadh and Al Kharj
KSA Skills Development · Vision 2030
Skills for the Kingdom's Future
We guide Saudi talent from skills assessment to training, on-the-job experience and employment across the Kingdom's priority sectors.
Explore programsWho we help
A path for every stage of your career
Job seekers
Find out where your skills stand, then train on the job with employers who are hiring.
Start your path →Employees
Grow into your next role with short, practical courses built around your sector.
Upskill →Employers
Plan, train and hire Saudi talent for the roles your business needs.
Work with us →Programs & services
Where to start
Skills Assessment & Career Pathways
Find out where your skills stand today and get a clear, personal path to the job you want.
Job seekersEmployees
Learn more →Graduate On-the-Job Training
Hands-on training placements with employers for recent Saudi graduates.
Job seekers
Learn more →Sector Upskilling Academies
Short, focused courses that help employed Saudis grow into the next role in their sector.
EmployeesEmployers
Learn more →Leadership message
We believe Saudi talent is the Kingdom's most important resource for the future. That is why we work with employers and training partners to give every job seeker and employee a clear path from skills to a job, in line with the Human Capability Development Program and the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
KSDS Leadership
KSA Skills Development Vision 2030
KSDS in numbers
Our numbers reflect the scope of our work
6
Programs & services
12
Skills tracks
663
Occupations we train for
9
Partner organisations
Our areas of work
Sectors we train for
The key sectors we develop Saudi talent to work in.
- Engineering, Construction & Technical
- Education & Academic
- Creative, Fashion & Media
- Furniture, Interiors & Events
- Textile & Garment Production
- Healthcare & Medical
- Beauty, Wellness & Fitness
- Hospitality & Food Services
- Retail & Customer Service
- Food Production & Agriculture
- Facilities Management & Services
- Logistics & Supply Chain
Initiatives
Our initiatives
Planned initiatives linked to our strategic goals, programs and partners.
Planned
Raising the employability of Saudi talent
Retail sales skills track
Preparing candidates for sales and customer-service roles in large retail stores, including preparation for occupational assessment.
- Start
- February 2027
- Location
- Riyadh
Planned
Aligning skills with priority sectors
Facilities technicians academy
Short courses for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety technicians working in facilities management.
- Start
- March 2027
- Location
- Riyadh and Jeddah
Companies & institutions
Organisations we work with
We work with 9 ministries and employers across the Kingdom.
Ministry of Education
Saudi Arabia's ministry for public and higher education, teacher development and the Kingdom's scholarship programmes.
- Sector
- Education
- Headquarters
- Riyadh
Choose a region to see the organisations there.
The Saudi labour market at a glance
2.47M
Saudis working in the private sector
13
Sector skills councils shaping national occupational standards
How we work
Our approach
- 1
Skills assessment
We measure skills against real occupations before any training.
- 2
Personal learning paths
Every participant gets a path that sets out the training and experience they need.
- 3
Employer partnerships
We design training with employers around real roles.
- 4
On-the-job training
Learning turns into experience inside a real workplace.
- 5
Occupational standards
We link training to national occupational standards so skills are recognised.
- 6
Follow-up and measurement
We follow participants after training and measure employment outcomes.
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Last updated: 26 September 2026