Leading National Academy (LNA)

The Leading National Academy "LNA" is a non-profit female training center, offering qualification and vocational training programs in technical fields and industrial sectors. It helps Saudi females enter the diverse job market through partnerships with four strategic partners: Saudi Aramco, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Human Resources Development Fund, and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.

The Leading National Academy is the first female vocational training academy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established based on the principle of empowering women and enhancing their role in the job market, equipping them with new skills that provide unprecedented opportunities and qualify them for various fields. This aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to empower and support women in all sectors through flexible vocational training programs that meet the requirements of leading institutions, companies, and industrial sectors. The academy offers institutional training programs for all team members, providing specialized learning patterns that align with the general economic direction, enhance team skills, and design practical solutions for all institutional requirements. This contributes to achieving organizational goals, boosting team loyalty, and developing their skills.

The training programs at the National Academy include the Quality Control Building Inspection Program, targeting young women aged eighteen to twenty-four. This program enables trainees to provide consulting services on building management, inspect residential and commercial buildings to ensure they are free from construction errors, and verify compliance with building codes, such as heating and plumbing installations, and structural and electrical systems. The program helps trainees acquire necessary skills in mathematics and English for the workplace. Additionally, the academy offers a Health and Safety Program that covers the application of health and safety guidelines in work environments, handling emergency health situations, managing risks, and safely operating machinery and equipment.

The training programs at the National Academy include the HVAC Technician Program, which trains technicians to install, maintain, and repair air conditioning systems, including handling emergency repairs and customer service. The Supply Chain Management Program provides training on logistics and supply chain concepts, covering all practical steps from procurement to shipping, storage, and final distribution.

Specialized training programs in electricity teach the necessary skills to repair and diagnose issues in residential and commercial electrical systems, as well as maintain and test these systems. Additionally, the Business Administration Program familiarizes trainees with office environments and trains them in maintaining financial and business records, and effective workplace communication.