Salt, June 10 (Petra) — Balqa Applied University has signed a
strategic partnership agreement with global education company Pearson
aimed at enhancing vocational training and technical education, as
part of efforts to develop workforce skills and align educational
outcomes with labor market demands.

The agreement reflects the university’s ongoing drive to expand
international partnerships and strengthen the quality of applied and
technical education through the adoption of globally recognized
standards and training methodologies.

The partnership focuses on developing students’ practical and
technical competencies through specialized training programs, while
also providing professional development opportunities designed to
enhance the capabilities of academic staff and improve teaching and
training practices.

University President Ahmad Fakhri Al-Ajlouni discussed with the
Pearson delegation opportunities to deepen cooperation in advancing
applied and technical education and supporting the modernization of
educational and training systems.

Al-Ajlouni said the agreement represents an important step in
supporting the development of technical and vocational education and
strengthening the preparedness of graduates for a rapidly evolving
labor market.

He noted that the university, as the national reference institution
for technical and applied education, continues to broaden its
international partnerships to improve academic programs, enhance
training quality and increase graduate employability.

The two sides also explored opportunities to develop curricula and
educational programs in line with Pearson’s international standards,
while discussing the introduction of specialized technical programs
tailored to the needs of local and regional labor markets.

The proposed initiatives aim to equip students with skills relevant
to future occupations and support efforts to bridge the gap between
education outcomes and employer requirements.

Representatives of Pearson praised the progress achieved by Balqa
Applied University in applied and technical education and reaffirmed
the company’s commitment to building long-term partnerships with
leading educational institutions.

They said such collaborations contribute to improving education
quality, strengthening practical learning and ensuring that graduates
possess the competencies required by modern economies.

The agreement comes amid growing emphasis on technical and vocational
education as a key driver of workforce development, productivity
growth and economic competitiveness.

//Petra// RZ