Amman, July 5 (Petra) — The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC),
in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, launched the third
phase of the “My Land” project to strengthen on-farm and off-farm
employment skills, targeting 3,100 beneficiaries across the Kingdom.

According to a VTC statement, the initiative is part of a strategic
partnership with the ministry to empower young men and women in all
governorates while equipping the agricultural sector with qualified
personnel who possess the professional skills needed to meet labor
market demands.

The third phase includes 64 training courses to be delivered through
VTC institutes in various governorates and districts, benefiting
1,600 trainees. In addition, prior learning assessment programs and
short training courses will serve another 1,500 participants,
bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 3,100.

The project aims to enhance participants’ capabilities through
specialized training programs that combine theoretical instruction
with hands-on practical training, with a focus on modern agricultural
technologies. The initiative is designed to improve workforce
efficiency, expand employment opportunities, boost productivity,
support sustainable agricultural development, and contribute to
national food security.

The project offers a comprehensive training environment that
integrates practical and applied instruction using modern
agricultural technologies. Trainees will also receive transportation
allowances throughout the training period and a professional
certification to support their entry into the labor market or the
development of their own agricultural and food processing
enterprises.

Training programs offered during the third phase cover a broad range
of specializations aligned with labor market needs, including date
palm cultivation, greenhouse farming, irrigation system installation,
hydroponics, aquaponics, horticulture, nursery and ornamental plant
production, dairy production and processing, pickle and jam
production, fruit and vegetable drying, chef assistant training, and
pastry and pie production, in addition to other agricultural and food
industry disciplines.

The third phase builds on the project’s earlier achievements. The
first phase benefited about 2,000 participants through 40 training
courses and recorded a 23% employment rate. The second phase served
2,208 participants through 64 training courses, with employment
indicators currently being finalized.

The project reflects the continued commitment of the VTC and the
Ministry of Agriculture to delivering high-quality training programs
that respond to labor market needs, enhance the skills of young men
and women, and support the agricultural sector as a key pillar of the
national economy by preparing qualified workers for both on-farm and
off-farm employment.

//Petra// AJ