About Elevate
Elevate is an on-the-job training program designed by KAUST for recent Saudi university graduates to prepare them for the job market. Aligned with Vision 2030, KAUST recognizes that empowering and developing the next generation of promising young Saudis represents a vital national need.
Training Journey
Acclimate
To a new job & environment
- Settling into your new environment
- Receive personal & professional support
- Understand diverse cultures
- Develop your soft skills
- Learn about available resources
Cultivate
Your skills & purpose
- Identify your strengths
- Identify your purpose
- Sharpen your technical skills
- Hone your presentation skills
- Build a wider network
Elevate
Personally & professionally
- Develop a perspective on career goals
- Polish your resume
- Strengthen your interview skills
- Make the most out of your LinkedIn Profile
- Get exposed to external organizations
General Qualifications
What you need to qualify for the first stage of the recruitment process
- Recent Saudi Graduates: Graduated between 2023 & 2025
- Work Experience: Maximum of 1 year
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
- Age: Up to 27 years old.
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Academic Performance:
- For All Tracks: graduated with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4/4 - 4.25/5
- For Education Track: graduated with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4 - 4.5/5
- Language Skills: Fluent in English.
- Application Materials: A professional English resume is required.
- Additional Requirements: Please note that specific qualifications may vary depending on the chosen stream. Be sure to check each stream's details for additional requirements.
Please make sure to fulfill the above requirements to be considered for the second stage of the recruitment process.
Recruitment Stages
All Tracks Recruitment Stages (Except Education Track)
The form includes the general information required & submission of relevant documents. Application open
9 April –19 April
Qualified applicants will be required to submit a video to introduce themselves & answer some questions to move to the next stage.
Recruiters will assess video submission & will invite you to conduct an online zoom interview.
A full day at KAUST to conduct a presentation in front of the panel & tour of the campus (Week of June 29)
Accepted applicants will receive directions on the relocation & onboarding process (Week of August 24).
Education Track Recruitment Stages
The form includes the general information required & submission of relevant documents. Application open
9 April –19 April
Qualified applicants will be required to submit a video to introduce themselves & answer some questions and submit a writing sample to be considered to move to the next stage.
Recruiters will assess the submission form with the department managers
A zoom panel interview with the school representatives (Week of 4 April)
An opportunity to explore a day of an Elevate Education trainee at the KAUST Schools (Week of 18 May)
Accepted applicants will receive directions on the relocation & onboarding process (week of July 13)
Testimonials
Check out a few of the testimonial videos from the Elevate 23/24 Cohort Experience
