As part of national efforts to advance vocational education and training in Jordan, the National Employment and Training Company, the Aqaba Development Corporation, and the Advanced Vocational Training College in Jordan—one of the Crown Prince Foundation’s initiatives—signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to operate and sustain the Aqaba National Vocational Training Complex. The agreement aims to enhance the capabilities of Jordanian youth and support the local labor market. The signing ceremony was attended by Brigadier General Eng. Ammar Al-Saraira, Assistant for Planning, Organization, and Defense Resources; Dr. Tamam Mango, CEO of the Crown Prince Foundation; and Eng. Omar Al-Maani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Advanced Vocational Training College. The MOU was signed by Brigadier General Ashraf Alimat, Director General of NET; Hussein Safadi, CEO of ADC; and Eng. Ammar Al-Gharaibeh, CEO of the Advanced Vocational Training College. The agreement outlines the development of modern and sustainable mechanisms to operate the training complex in Aqaba, aligning training programs with the demands of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone labor market. It also seeks to improve the quality and efficiency of training, provide recognized certifications to trainees, and establish a steering committee to oversee the strategic vision and ensure adherence to the highest standards of quality. Brig. Gen. Al-Saraira emphasized the importance of strengthening the vocational and technical training ecosystem, which is a key pillar in building the capabilities of Jordanian youth and enhancing their readiness for the job market. He noted that this initiative reflects the national direction toward institutional integration to maximize developmental impact in promising economic areas like Aqaba. Brig. Gen. Alimat said: “This step reflects NET’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the vocational training framework in the Kingdom and providing a modern training environment that equips youth with market-relevant skills. This is a key factor in the success and sustainability of this initiative.” In the same vein, Mr. Safadi remarked: “This initiative is a crucial move toward building an integrated vocational and technical training system that addresses contemporary challenges and labor market requirements, while opening new horizons for youth to access real employment opportunities. It is expected to have a tangible impact on training, employment, and empowerment outcomes.” Eng. Al-Gharaibeh added: “The Advanced Vocational Training College contributes to training youth in a way that ensures a highly skilled labor force capable of adapting and responding to ever-changing labor market needs. Our goal is to make vocational and technical education in Jordan more expansive and inclusive, thereby creating job opportunities and boosting national economic development.” This initiative aligns with the Royal Vision of empowering Jordanian youth and enhancing their technical and vocational capabilities. It also reflects the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army’s commitment to implementing vocational and technical training projects in cooperation with public and private sector institutions, in line with evolving labor market needs.
As part of national efforts to advance vocational education and training in Jordan, the National Employment and Training Company, the Aqaba Development Corporation, and the Advanced Vocational Training College in Jordan—one of the Crown Prince Foundation’s initiatives—signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to operate and sustain the Aqaba National Vocational Training Complex. The agreement aims to enhance the capabilities of Jordanian youth and support the local labor market.
The signing ceremony was attended by Brigadier General Eng. Ammar Al-Saraira, Assistant for Planning, Organization, and Defense Resources; Dr. Tamam Mango, CEO of the Crown Prince Foundation; and Eng. Omar Al-Maani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Advanced Vocational Training College.
The MOU was signed by Brigadier General Ashraf Alimat, Director General of NET; Hussein Safadi, CEO of ADC; and Eng. Ammar Al-Gharaibeh, CEO of the Advanced Vocational Training College.
The agreement outlines the development of modern and sustainable mechanisms to operate the training complex in Aqaba, aligning training programs with the demands of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone labor market. It also seeks to improve the quality and efficiency of training, provide recognized certifications to trainees, and establish a steering committee to oversee the strategic vision and ensure adherence to the highest standards of quality.
Brig. Gen. Al-Saraira emphasized the importance of strengthening the vocational and technical training ecosystem, which is a key pillar in building the capabilities of Jordanian youth and enhancing their readiness for the job market. He noted that this initiative reflects the national direction toward institutional integration to maximize developmental impact in promising economic areas like Aqaba.
Brig. Gen. Alimat said: “This step reflects NET’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the vocational training framework in the Kingdom and providing a modern training environment that equips youth with market-relevant skills. This is a key factor in the success and sustainability of this initiative.”
In the same vein, Mr. Safadi remarked: “This initiative is a crucial move toward building an integrated vocational and technical training system that addresses contemporary challenges and labor market requirements, while opening new horizons for youth to access real employment opportunities. It is expected to have a tangible impact on training, employment, and empowerment outcomes.”
Eng. Al-Gharaibeh added: “The Advanced Vocational Training College contributes to training youth in a way that ensures a highly skilled labor force capable of adapting and responding to ever-changing labor market needs. Our goal is to make vocational and technical education in Jordan more expansive and inclusive, thereby creating job opportunities and boosting national economic development.”
This initiative aligns with the Royal Vision of empowering Jordanian youth and enhancing their technical and vocational capabilities. It also reflects the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army’s commitment to implementing vocational and technical training projects in cooperation with public and private sector institutions, in line with evolving labor market needs.
