Salt, Aug. 26 (Petra) — Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) and UNESCO
have explored opportunities to expand cooperation in technical and
vocational education and training (TVET), including curriculum
development, capacity building and joint projects aimed at
strengthening skills for the labor market.

BAU President Ahmad Fakhri Al-Ajlouni discussed the proposed
cooperation with a delegation from UNESCO’s Amman Office comprising
Chief of Education Tap Raj Pant, TVET Project Officer Silvia Bonanomi
and National TVET Project Officer Mohammad Zyoud.

Al-Ajlouni said the university is seeking to strengthen cooperation
with UNESCO and draw on international expertise to further develop
technical and vocational education and training.

He said BAU gives priority to applied and technical education as part
of its mandate to prepare qualified graduates equipped with the
skills required by the labor market.

The university is continuously reviewing and developing its technical
and applied programs to keep pace with changing market requirements
and rapid technological developments, he added.

Al-Ajlouni said cooperation with UNESCO could support the exchange of
international expertise and best practices, while contributing to
program development and strengthening the capabilities of academic
and training staff.

Pant highlighted BAU’s role in applied, technical and vocational
education, noting that the university’s presence across different
parts of the Kingdom strengthens its ability to serve local
communities and respond to varying labor market needs.

He said the university’s geographic reach also makes it an important
partner in national efforts to develop Jordan’s technical and
vocational education and training system.

Pant also pointed to BAU’s capabilities in emerging technologies,
particularly its Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, which he
described as the first of its kind in Jordan. He said the faculty
reflects the university’s efforts to keep pace with global
technological and digital developments and prepare students for
future skills requirements.

Discussions also addressed possible cooperation in developing
academic and training programs and curricula, building the capacities
of teaching and training staff and exchanging expertise and
successful practices.

The two sides also examined opportunities to implement joint projects
and initiatives in technical and vocational education and training.

//Petra// RZ