Amman, June 24 (Petra) – United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday held a discussion session on ways to
develop practical and vocational training programs for Jordanian and
refugee youth.

The event was held under auspices of the Ministry of Digital Economy
and Entrepreneurship and Youth, Technology, and Jobs Project, in
cooperation with the DigiSkills Association, the Higher Education
Alliance, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO).

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Digital Economy,
the session, themed: “Strengthening Structured Pathways for the
Transition of Jordanian and Refugee Youth from Education to Economic
Opportunities,” brought together representatives from the public and
private sectors, higher education institutions, international
organizations, and development partners.

The activities aimed to explore ways to enhance alignment between
educational outcomes and labor market needs, and improve youth
readiness to engage in various economic sectors by expanding
opportunities for work-based learning and practical and vocational
training.

Participants discussed mechanisms to enhance learning-through-work
opportunities and expand practical training and vocational
development opportunities to enable youth to acquire the necessary
skills to join the labor market and improve their employment
prospects across various sectors.

The attendees also called for developing “effective” partnerships
between the private sector, higher education institutions, and
development agencies.

On its goals, the statement said this effort aims to support design
of training programs that link education with practical application,
empoweing youth to gain skills and experience through direct work
experience.

Additionally, the session urged refugee empowerment to acquire
practical skills and experience that fosters self-reliance and
supports this group’s access to employment and livelihood
opportunities in their home countries after thir return voluntarily,
safely, and with dignity.

//Petra// AG