OCI invites applications for ‘Build the Future’ graduate programme

Oman Cables Industry (OCI), the Sultanate’s leading provider of end-to-end cable solutions powered by its strategic partner Prysmian, has opened applications for the 15th edition of its internationally renowned international programme, Build the Future.
As a national champion for talent development of the industrial sector, Oman Cables invests in building a future-ready industrial workforce for Oman, equipping young professionals with the skills, exposure, and global perspective needed to accelerate their careers. Through Build the Future, the company empowers graduates to become innovators, engineers, and leaders who will help advance the energy transition and drive the digitalization of global communities.
The five-year programme offers an exceptional pathway for Omani graduates to join an elite global network. Build the Future is a programme where graduates are employed from day one and embark on a journey that blends professional development with international exposure. The programme begins with a one-week induction in collaboration with SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy, followed by a year-long job rotation, a local role within Oman, and culminates in a three-year international assignment across Prysmian’s global operations. The journey concludes with participants stepping into strategic operational roles. Build the Future is an on-the-job training programme, where graduates are employed from day one and embark on a five-year journey that combines professional development with international exposure.
To date, 18 talented Omanis have been accepted and enrolled in Build the Future, gaining invaluable experience in countries including Italy, France, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, UAE, and the USA before returning to contribute to Oman’s industrial and economic growth.
From Buenos Aires to Eindhoven and Milan to Vila Velha, the program has a proven record of accelerating careers, with alumni advancing to senior positions worldwide.
“This programme is not about filling a role, it’s about unlocking potential,” said Erkan Aydogdu, CEO of Oman Cables Industry. “By providing our youth with international exposure and cutting-edge skills, we are shaping leaders who will strengthen Oman’s position in the global industrial landscape.”