Amman, June 9 (Petra) — The “You Can Do It” career fair for women in
the energy sector kicked off on Tuesday. The event was organized by
the German Jordanian University (GJU) in cooperation with the
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the World Bank, aiming
to empower women, boost their integration into the energy industry,
and connect female job seekers with operating companies and
institutions.

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Resources, Amani Al-Azzam, who patronized the opening ceremony,
emphasized that such initiatives reflect the vital partnership
between the public, private, and academic sectors in providing
networking pathways and job exploration. She noted that the energy
sector is undergoing rapid transformations that attract diverse
disciplines including artificial intelligence, data analytics,
finance, law, and project management opening wide horizons for women
to excel.

Al-Azzam added that while Jordanian women have achieved notable
success in various fields, the current challenge lies in smoothing
the transition for female graduates into the labor market, enabling
them to build sustainable career paths toward leadership positions.
She called for expanding these programs across different universities
and governorates to enhance youth employment.

On behalf of the GJU President, Dean of the School of Sustainable
Systems Engineering Aiman Alshare underscored the importance of
initiatives bridging academia and production sectors. He highlighted
their role in enhancing graduate readiness and career path mapping,
particularly for women in energy fields.

Yousra Asaker, Senior Energy Specialist for the MENA region at the
World Bank, stated that the fair offers an important opportunity to
support female engineers and graduates in accessing employment based
on merit and competence. She noted that increasing women’s
representation in leadership positions within the energy sector
yields a positive impact on broader economic development.

Meanwhile, Rasha Abu Marar, coordinator of the regional “RENEW MENA”
network in Jordan, said that the career fair serves as a practical
space connecting ambition with real opportunities, allowing
participants to learn, develop, and build productive professional
relationships with employers.

The exhibition aims to strengthen partnerships between academic,
governmental, and international organizations to support the career
empowerment of women, align their skills with market demands, and
expand their professional growth. The event was preceded by a
preparatory workshop focused on enhancing the participants’
professional skills, covering resume writing, interview preparation,
and core workplace competencies.

//Petra// AF