Al Ra’i – Signing an Agreement to Enhance Training and Entrepreneurship in Aqaba

Aqaba – Hussein Bayayda
Aiming to enhance training opportunities and entrepreneurship in Aqaba Governorate, Colonel Nawaf Al-Sardan, General Manager of the National Company for Employment and Training, and the Director of the Aqaba Governorate Council, representing Council Chairman Imad Abdul Qader, signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening technical and vocational training and promoting entrepreneurship in the governorate.

The agreement includes areas of cooperation in training and capacity building. New training programs will be developed to meet the evolving needs of the labor market in Aqaba Governorate and the region. Additionally, training courses will be updated with systems ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with the latest technological advancements.

It is noteworthy that the Aqaba Governorate Council and the National Company for Employment and Training recently launched a fiber-optic network installation training project in celebration of His Majesty King Abdullah’s birthday. The initiative aims to train national cadres specializing in fiber-optic network installation, in addition to previous collaborations in hybrid vehicle electromechanical maintenance programs and welding technology. This aligns with national visions to enhance human, professional, and technical development, positively impacting economic participation among youth.

This agreement is considered a pioneering step toward enhancing cooperation and training, with the goal of improving training opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship for youth in Aqaba Governorate. The efforts will focus on implementing programs and initiatives that enhance youth skills and provide them with sustainable job opportunities, while continuing joint efforts to achieve innovation and creativity in the governorate, ultimately resulting in tangible and positive outcomes.