Amman, Sept. 19 (Petra) — The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities,
in cooperation with the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), the
Jordan Future Company for Sustainable Development/ Future Skills
Fund, and the Jordanian Hotel and Tourism Education Company, has
launched 49 specialized tourism training programs targeting nearly
1,100 participants across two phases.

The initiative aims to build national capacity and upgrade human
resources to meet tourism sector demands, upskilling job seekers,
current employees, and local tourism experience providers across
governorates.

Since launching 10 days ago, the first phase of training has enrolled
858 participants across 30 VTC institutes, Ammon Applied University
College, and several community associations.

The training modules cover key operational areas, including
handicrafts, food processing, hotel and hospitality services, food
and beverage, digital marketing, project management for local
associations, artificial intelligence tools, and occupational health
and safety.

Program selection involved a screening and interview process managed
by the ministry and VTC, alongside the Jordan Hotel Association and
the Jordan Restaurant Association, ensuring candidates were matched
with relevant career paths.

The ministry highlighted that the program forms part of its strategy
to align training outcomes with labor market needs, enable local
communities to leverage economic opportunities in tourism, and
enhance the competitiveness of Jordan’s hospitality sector through
public-private partnerships.

//Petra// AF