Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has signed an exclusive agreement with Injaz Qatar to sponsor a three-year programme at public schools under the Ministry of Education & Higher Education supervision.The programme exclusively supports and implements the Life Skills for Preparatory Students Project, which comprises two programmes, for Grade 7 and Grade 9 Preparatory students in Arabic.The agreement was signed by QIB Group CEO Bassel Gamal and Injaz Qatar CEO Emad al-Khaja. The ‘It’s My Business’ programme, which introduces students to design thinking as a problem-solving process and provides a simulated entrepreneurial experience for students, will be taught to Grade 7 students.‘It’s My Future’ programme will help Grade 9 students prepare for their professional future. Students will learn how to develop a personal brand and acquire job-hunting skills needed to earn a job. Upon completing the learning experience, students will be able to research potential careers, create their resumes, recognise appropriate behaviour for a job interview, and differentiate between required soft and technical skills when applying for a job.Injaz Qatar will train all Grade 7 and Grade 9 teachers who will be part of the project on the programme content and how to deliver the sessions.Gamal said: “We are pleased to renew our collaboration with Injaz Qatar to invest in youth and empower them by strengthening their financial literacy. Sponsoring and participating in this program is in line with the bank’s social responsibility framework and commitment to contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030 in achieving a knowledge-based society."Al Khaja said: “We look forward to building on this successful collaboration and making a lasting impact on the future of Qatar's youth.”