Amman, July 1 (Petra) – Minister of Digital Economy and
Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat called for investing in skills
development and capacity building as a cornerstone of preparing
Jordanian youth and talent to meet the evolving labour market
demands.

Smeirat made the remarks during the graduation ceremony for
participants in an on-the-job training programme implemented by the
Digital Skills Association under the Youth, Technology and Jobs
Project, in partnership with the Women’s Microfinance Fund, according
to a ministry statement issued Wednesday.

Smeiat said that developing skills is no longer optional but
essential to keeping pace with the rapidly changing labour market. He
added that the ministry supports programmes that equip younger people
and professionals with practical experience and advanced
capabilities, expanding opportunities for career growth while
contributing to the objectives of Jordan’s Economic Modernisation
Vision.

He said that effective partnerships among the public sector, private
sector and civil society organisations provide a successful model for
designing and delivering high-quality programmes that respond to
labour market needs and strengthen investment in human capital.

Chair of the Digital Skills Association Alaa Nashiwat said the
programme demonstrates the importance of aligning training with
labour market requirements, enabling participants to acquire
in-demand skills and improve their professional readiness and career
prospects.

Chief Executive Officer Maha Saeed said that empowering youth and
employees with digital and leadership skills is a key driver of
sustainability, service excellence and community development.

The ceremony marked the graduation of 124 participants, including 74
graduates from the Digital Empowerment and Employment track and 50
employees from the Career Advancement track.

Participants completed an intensive three-month programme combining
classroom instruction with practical training through hands-on
projects, career mentoring and continuous assessments designed to
strengthen their technical, professional and leadership competencies.

//Petra// AK