King Abdullah II Fund for Development launches “Modern Technology Horizons” Project

Amman, Aug. 23 (Petra) –King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD)
launched the “Modern Technology Horizons Project,” aimed at building
capacities of Jordanian youth and professionals working in modern
technology fields.

Implemented in partnership with with the Consultation and Training
Center at Princess Sumaya University for Technology, this activity
would provide the necessary skills to keep pace with rapid
technological advances and enhance their readiness to join the job
market.

In a statement Sunday, KAFD Director General, Dr. Samer Al-Mofleh,
stated the project reflects the fund’s commitment to investing in
Jordanian talent and aligns with goals of the Economic Modernization
Vision, which focus on boosting human capital development, enhancing
digital skills, and aligning education and training outcomes with
labor market needs.

Al-Mofleh said this step is achieved by providing “high-quality”
training programs that keep pace with rapid developments in modern
technology and prepare qualified workers with the required skills to
join the job market.

The project aims to develop the beneficiaries’ skills in several
modern technology fields under ad hoc practical training programs.

KAFD said this process will enable the beneficiaries gain hands-on
experience and earn accredited professional certifications, which
would enhance their readiness to enter high-demand technology
sectors.

The fund invites interested applicants to submit their applications
online through its platform, https://join.kafd.jo/, complete the
application form and attach the required documents.

On eligibility criteria, applicants must be Jordanian citizens, aging
21-30 years old, and hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in the
relevant field or have professional experience in the training
program area. Aplicants must also be fullly committed to all the
project’s stages.

//Petra// AG