Amman: Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) and UN Women signed a cooperation agreement to implement a project aimed at meeting the basic needs of Jordanian and Syrian women affected by the Syrian crisis in Jordan. Minister of Labor and Chairman of the VTC Board Khaled Bakkar sponsored the signing ceremony.
According to Jordan News Agency, the project aims to enhance women's economic and social empowerment by expanding access to quality vocational training and formal employment opportunities in sustainable economic sectors. The initiative will provide a supportive environment that enables beneficiaries to acquire market-relevant skills and strengthen their productive capacities.
VTC Acting Director General Raafat Sawafin and UN Women Representative Nicolas Burniat signed the agreement as part of joint efforts to support women and girls in the most vulnerable communities. The agreement aims to equip them with the skills needed to integrate into the labor market and increase their economic and social participation.
Under the agreement, VTC will conduct training-needs assessments, identify priority specializations, develop training programs, qualify trainers, and provide the tools and materials required for training. The corporation will also deliver theoretical and practical training and award accredited certificates to participants to enhance their opportunities for employment or the establishment of income-generating projects.
Supported by the European Union and implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development through its community development centers, the 12-month project will target Jordanian and Syrian women affected by the Syrian crisis through specialized training programs tailored to labor market needs in the targeted areas.
On its goals, VTC stated that the agreement aligns with its vision of providing training and qualification opportunities in support of the Economic Modernization Vision. The step will also strengthen partnerships that contribute to sustainable development and women's economic and social empowerment.