Tamkeen formulates strategic and operational plans to invest in Bahraini employability and job creation in order to encourage Bahrainis as employees of choice. It actively supports high quality private sector job creation. Tamkeen invests in the quality competitiveness of Bahrainis and tackles employment barriers through a combination of financial incentives and capability building. It is the current sponsor of two tenders in BIHR, one for training in hospitality occupations and one for retail professions.