The CDPNE & APNE/VCGNE Programs

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Learning Outcome

In this lesson, you will:

 Distinguish the unique characteristics of Saudi Aramco training for Apprenticeship Program Non-Employee
(APNE) and Vocational College Graduate Non-Employee (VCGNE)
 Identify qualities needed to succeed as a Saudi Aramco Apprenticeship Program Non-Employee (APNE) and
Vocational College Graduate Non-Employee (VCGNE)
 Distinguish the unique characteristics of Saudi Aramco training for Saudi Aramco College Degree Program
Non-Employee (CDPNE)
 Identify qualities needed to succeed as a Saudi Aramco College Degree Program Non-Employee (CDPNE)
Activity 1: APNE & VCGNE Training

Watch the following PowePoint on the Saudi Aramco Industrial Training Department (ITD) Apprenticeship Program Non-Employee
(APNE) and Vocational College Graduate Non-Employee (VCGNE) and the informational video. As you watch, note what is unique
about the programs and prepare questions for your instructor.

Industrial Training Department

Service Offerings
Activity 2: Qualities for Success

Write down the qualities you think you would need to succeed as an APNE or a VCGNE while studying at the Industrial Training Center (ITC).
Share them with the class.

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Activity 3: CDPNE Training

Watch the following PowePoint on the College Degree Program Non-Employees (CDPNE) and the informational video. As you watch, note
what is unique about the programs and prepare questions for your instructor.

https://clouddrive.aramco.com.sa/personal/kalyfa0a/Documents/CPP Parent Information_EN_final.mp4?e=4%3A14eb194f95594b5095d8367706022133

2020-21 CPP
Presentation (Employment).pptx
Activity 4: Qualities for Success

Write down the qualities you think you would need to succeed at the College Prepatory Program (CPP).

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 Diversity in the World: An introduction to
Diversity & Inclusion Concepts

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 What is Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)?

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 Diversity:
A Variety Of Personal Elements That Can
Include Race, Gender, Age, Disability,
Nationality, Etc.
 Behaviors Visible
Skin color Physical Traits Diversity Traits
Gender Body size/Type

Age Physical Abilities

Religion Socio-economic status

Personality Culture

Values
Habits
Military Experience

Thinking Style Beliefs

Communication Style
Invisible
Work background Diversity Traits
Parental Status
 INCLUSION:
WELCOMING AND EMBRACING
THE STRENGTHS OF OUR
DIFFERENCES
Why is D&I so difficult?
Try this puzzle

Find the next three terms in this series

Most common challenges in D&I

1. EQUITY VS EQUALITY

2. CHANGE IS UNCOMFORTABLE

3. CULTURE CLASHES

4. INTERGENDER OR CULTURAL
MISCOMMUNICATION

5. UNCONSCIOUS BIAS
1. Equity Vs Equality
The importance of EQUITY vs EQUALITY in action

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its

ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life
believing that it is stupid.

Albert Einstein
2. Change is uncomfortable

We love routine and comfort

Spot on the couch

How we get to work or school
The way we like our cereal
The way we fold our arms…
…on and on…

How do you FEEL when your routine gets disrupted?

3. Culture clashes

We assume everyone will behave just like us…

Cultural values influence expectations

Different languages and translations
Emotional differences across cultures

Think of a time when you experienced a clash – How did you

feel? What happened?
4. Miscommunication

We think we are being clear when we speak…

Languages impact understanding

Males and females generally use different communication
styles
Direct vs indirect communication
Introvert vs extrovert communication

Have you felt the frustration of not being heard or understood?

Imagine if you felt that every day at school or work.
What does your drawing look like?
5. Unconscious Bias

We think we are inclusive and open…

Unconsciously we might be judging someone

We may INTEND something to be inclusive, but our biases
mask how it comes across
Perceptions, Biases, & Assumptions

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What is bias?
Perceptions, Biases, & Assumptions

PERCEPTION: A
ASSUMPTIONS: A
way of regarding,
fact or statement that
interpreting, &
is considered as true,
understanding based
without proof.
on senses or intuition.

BIAS:
Having a preference
for something.