Vocational Colleges Graduates

Diploma graduates

This program helps participants obtain the required skills to fulfill operational, maintenance, administrative and clerical jobs.

The Vocational College Graduates Non-Employee Program (VCGNEP) is designed for: Technical, industrial, telecommunication, community college and institutes of public administration graduates.

Requirements

Requirements for VCGNE

  • Candidates who graduated from the below required schools and majors.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 or 3.00 out of 5.00.
  • Not exceed the age of 28 Hijra years.
  • Apply within 3 years of their diploma graduation date.
  • To view the local colleges/institutes with majors for the VCGNE program, click here.  

What are the required documents to complete the online application?
To complete the online application, a copy of the following documents must be uploaded:

  • National ID
  • Complete college or institute transcript showing all subjects taken
  • Graduation certificate of the associate degree or a letter states that the applicant is due for graduation before July 9, 2023.

Have you applied to the program before?

Applicants who previously applied for the VCGNE Program and were not selected, and still meet all of this year’s eligibility requirement, are able to apply for this year’s VCGNE Program. Applicants will only be allowed one retest.

What you need to do:

  • Complete the online application form.
  • Attend the English and Math test scheduled from August 08 to August 18, 2023.
  • To view Sample test items for both the English and math screening tests, click here.

If you are initially nominated for the program, you will be scheduled for an appointment to complete the below processes:

  • Complete the pre-employment medical examination. You will receive the invitation through email.
  • Signing the training agreement and issuing your ID card.
  • Attending the program start-up on Sunday October 29, 2023.

Note: the dates above are subject to change is and will be updated accordingly.  

How to Apply

Applications are closed. You can apply online only during the announced registration period.

Benefits

Benefits while studying as an apprentice

  • monthly stipend
  • housing, as per Saudi Aramco’s housing policy.
  • free transportation on Saudi Aramco buses
  • free medical care, as per the company’s policy
  • access to recreational facilities
  • use of the company’s aviation services inside the Kingdom
  • discounted tickets on Saudi Arabian Airlines domestic flights
  • annual Ramadan vacation, plus public and ITC holidays as per the annual training calendar
  • remedial classes to provide extra support when needed.

Job benefits as a Saudi Aramco employee

  • monthly salaries* plus one Ramadan salary
  • annual housing allowance
  • possibility of annual corporate bonus
  • 30 days annual leave balance plus public holidays, as scheduled in the company’s operational calendar
  • medical coverage for you, your wife, children, and your parents
  • option to participate in the company’s savings plan (Thrift Plan)
  • option to participate in the company’s Home Ownership Program
  • access to recreational facilities
  • use of the company’s aviation services inside the Kingdom
  • use of the company’s bus transportation services
  • privilege to acquire corporate discounts with various product and service providers in the Kingdom and around the world, such as major hotels, international airlines and car rental companies

*Salary and grade code is determined after completion of the apprenticeship program.

Process overview

Note: Applicants are not considered “accepted” into the program until they have signed the training agreement, been issued an ID, and have reported to the training center.

Choose your program

Apply to the desired program during application period

Review & submit application

Review your application and make sure to upload all required documents; National ID, academic diploma, etc.

Take the English & Math tests

Applicants meeting the program’s requirement will be invited to take an English & Math test

Complete the medical test

Shortlisted and waitlisted applicants will be invited to take a medical test. Completing the medical test does not guarantee acceptance into the program

Sign agreement & issue your ID

Selected candidates will be required to sign the training agreement & issue their ID

Report to Training Center

Program participants need to report their designated training centers



Frequently Asked Questions

How can I know if I am eligible for the program?

Please read about the program’s requirements by clicking here.

 When are the English and math tests held? When does the program start?

All of the program’s important dates are posted here.

 Which colleges and majors that are approved for this program?

To view the local colleges/institutes with majors for the VCGNE Program, please click here.

 What are the required documents to complete the online application?

To complete the online application, a copy of the following documents must be uploaded:

  • National ID
  • Complete college or institute transcript showing all subjects taken
  • Graduation certificate of the associate degree or a letter states that the applicant is due for graduation before July 9, 2023.

Can I apply after the registration period ends?

No, you cannot apply after the registration period ends, which is at 4 p.m. on July 9, 2023.

 Where can I take my English and Math tests for the program?

The English and Math tests can be taken in several locations: Riyadh, Dhahran, Jiddah, Abqaiq, Al-Hasa, Ras Tanura, and Yanbu’.

 Will I be able to change my appointment for the English and Math tests?

While every effort is made to accommodate applicants, test appointment slots are limited and appointments cannot be changed.

 I have applied for the program before and my application was not successful, can I apply again this year?

Applicants who previously applied for the VCGNE Program and were not selected, and still meet all of this year’s eligibility requirement, are able to apply for this year’s VCGNE Program. Applicants will only be allowed one retest.

 Can I upload the required documents through Aramco computers and network?

No, you cannot upload the required documents through Aramco computers.