About Energy & Water Academy
Leading the way in training and developing our national workforce for energy, water, and industry.
Established in 2009 to power the nation
The Energy & Water Academy (EWA) was established by ACWA Power under a Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), under Council of Ministers Resolution No. 17 dated January 12, 2009. It is registered with TVTC as a non-profit organization in the industrial city of Rabigh, specializing in international-standard training for the water and energy sectors, with programs recognized by the Colleges of Excellence and supported by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).
EWA's training programs have evolved through direct collaboration with industry partners to ensure the training is highly relevant to entry-level roles and that graduates' skills match plant-technician requirements. The academy is the first in the Kingdom to offer training in solar and hydrogen technologies, and all trainees are considered company employees from the day they begin their training.
On June 15, 2023, the academy launched a new identity — moving from the Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) to the Energy & Water Academy (EWA) — to expand its training services and adapt to market needs in line with the Kingdom's national vision.
Welcome to our learning, teaching, and training programs
It is a pleasure and an honor to address you on behalf of the Energy & Water Academy. I firmly believe there can be no real progress without empowering our national talent. Our trainees are the foundation of a competitive, sustainable future for the Kingdom, and we remain committed to equipping them with world-class skills for the energy, water, and industrial sectors.
Thamer Alsharhan · Chairman of the Board
Vision
To be pioneers in developing skilled talents in the energy, water, and industrial sectors.
Mission
To improve the teaching and learning environment through innovative, multimedia-based vocational and technical programs that meet labor-market needs, enabling a competitive and creative workforce.
Core Values
Recognized for outstanding outcomes
First Place for Strategic Partnership Institutes in 2022 and 2023, a certified "Great Place To Work" 2023–2024, and Top 1 "Best Workplaces 2023" in the Kingdom for SMEs.
- First Place — Strategic Partnership Institutes (2022 & 2023)
- Talent Development of the Year
- Great Place To Work® certified 2023–2024
- Top 1 Best Workplaces 2023 (SME, KSA)
The Board of Directors
The Board is the policy-making body for EWA, committed to providing the best possible education for every trainee.
Backed by national institutions
EWA is a strategic-partnership institution working hand-in-hand with the Kingdom's leading bodies.
Our sponsoring companies
From energy and water leaders to industrial champions, our sponsors hire and develop EWA talent.
Ready to take your next step?
Apply to a program, sponsor trainees, or visit our campus in Rabigh. Our team is ready to help you start.