Badia: A total of 400 male and female students are currently enrolled in five accredited vocational and technical training streams in the northeastern Badia region, a local education official said on Sunday.
According to Jordan News Agency, Abdullah Al-Shorafat, Director of the Northeastern Badia District Education Directorate, stated that the accredited programs are distributed across four specialized schools, including one designated for female students. The curriculum comprises cosmetology for female students and engineering sub-specialties such as general electricity and automotive technology, as well as tracks in agricultural education, business, and information technology.
Al-Shorafat highlighted that these enrollment figures indicate a growing shift among students toward vocational and technical education. This trend is largely attributed to the sector's ability to provide graduates with direct entry into the workforce and offer new career paths tailored to regional labor market demands.
The directorate has taken steps to support this educational path by establishing institutional links, signing agreements, and cooperation memorandums with Al al-Bayt University and the Northeastern Badia Vocational Training Institute. These partnerships aim to equip vocational students with hands-on training and practical experience necessary in their respective fields.
Al-Shorafat further noted that the directorate plans to introduce new vocational and technical tracks to meet local community and market needs. This expansion will depend on the development of necessary infrastructure and student interest in the proposed specialties.