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TAM Report / Jordan - VET

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Petya Mitova • 3 November 2025
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GENERAL INFORMATION

TAM title: Exploring the boundaries of vocational education and training programs

Type of Event: Seminar (5th August 2024) and Workshop (6th August 2024)

Modality: Presential

Location: Al Balqa Applied University, Engineering Technology College, Amman

Country: Jordan

Dates: 5- 6 August 2024

Participants: 39 participants from 18 organizations. Staff and representatives from: Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI); Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission; Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Ministry of Education; Vocational Training Corporation; VET providers. Several participants came from 13 Jordanian HEIs (universities and university colleges, public and private). 

 

THEMES COVERED

  • Current state of VET in Jordan and the EU

  • Achievements and challenges in VET systems

  • Role and importance of accreditation in VET

  • Comparison of Jordanian and European VET practices

  • Key differences in VET program structures

  • Strategies for aligning Jordan’s VET with European standards

  • Best practices in VET design and implementation

     

KEY OUTCOMES

During the workshop participants:

  • Gained understanding of the key features and characteristics of VET programs across Europe 

  • Enhanced their knowledge of the principles of design, development, and implementation of VET programs

  • Improved their ability to identify and evaluate the boundaries of Jordanian VET programs

 

OVERVIEW

The event provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of vocational and technical education in Jordan, highlighting both its achievements and the challenges that remain. This overview laid the groundwork for identifying necessary reforms and addressing systemic issues. Drawing on comparative insights from European VET systems, participants explored practical examples and strategies that could be adapted to the Jordanian context. These insights offered a valuable perspective on how to bridge existing gaps and strengthen local practices. Additionally, the event underscored the importance of collaboration between academia, the private sector, and relevant authorities. Emphasis was placed on aligning vocational education with labor market needs and integrating practical training components to ensure graduates are better prepared for employment.

 

THE FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY

  • Title of the activity: Exploring the Boundaries of Vocational Education and Training Programs
  • Dates: Amman, 30 September 2024
  • Audience: A total of 16 participants representing 12 organizations took part in the activity. Among them, 10 participants came from 8 Jordanian higher education institutions, including 3 public universities (Al Al-Bayt University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Yarmouk University), 3 private universities (Amman Arab University, Jadara University, Philadelphia University), and 2 university colleges (Faculty of Engineering Technology and Zarqa College). In addition, 3 participants represented key governmental bodies involved in quality assurance and vocational training: AQACHEI, the Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission, and the Vocational Training Corporation.

Description: The focus group worked on categorizing recommendations and developing action steps for policy and institutional implementation. A key outcome was the proposal to establish a committee of relevant stakeholders to review and revise VET regulations and policies, including the development of a licensing and accreditation system for vocational training. The group also discussed ways to improve coordination among stakeholders, strengthen partnerships between industry and academia, and propose necessary legislation to regulate vocational professions. 

 

 

ENHANCING IMPACT: PROPOSED NEXT STEPS

  • Develop a Licensing and Accreditation System: Establish a structured system for licensing and accrediting vocational education and training (VET) providers to enhance the organization and quality assurance of the sector.
  • Improve policy coordination: Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of policies and procedures across the VET ecosystem.
  • Strengthen Industry-Academia linkages: Foster deeper partnerships between educational institutions and the industrial sector, including greater involvement of industry in curriculum development and recognition of prior learning (RPL) and work-based learning.
  • Introduce supportive legislation: Enact laws to regulate professions and ensure vocational practice is legally recognized and systematically organized.
  • Reduce administrative burden: Streamline the curriculum development process to make it more efficient, reducing unnecessary bureaucratic delays and encouraging timely updates to training programs.
  • Enhance the image of TVET: Improve the public perception of technical and vocational education and training, including efforts to address gender imbalances and promote broader awareness of its value and opportunities.

 

RESOURCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIAL

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