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Jordan Daily - Ministry of Education and Markazia Group, the exclusive distributor of Toyota vehicles in the kingdom, have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening vocational and technical education through expanded workplace training opportunities for students.
The agreement, signed between the Directorate of Education for Russeifa District and Markazia Group, will support the implementation of Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs under the BTEC vocational education pathway, Markazia Group said in a statement.
The memorandum was signed by Mousa Al-Khalayleh, Director of Educational Affairs at the Russeifa Education Directorate, and Yousef Al-Hassan, Executive Director of Human Resources at Markazia Group.
The initiative forms part of the Ministry of Education's broader efforts to enhance educational outcomes, modernize vocational training programs and strengthen partnerships with the private sector.
Ahmad Al-Shdeifat, Director of Education for Russeifa, said the agreement aligns with local and international educational standards and seeks to develop students' skills, creativity and innovation through practical learning experiences.
Under the agreement, students enrolled in the BTEC vocational track will receive hands-on field training within Markazia Group's operations, enabling them to gain practical industry experience and workplace skills.
Markazia Group said the collaboration aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by equipping students with the competencies needed for future employment opportunities.
