By : JD News Desk
Jordan Daily – The Jordan Chamber of Industry and the Confederation of Danish Industry have concluded a three-year project aimed at boosting youth employment and skills development in Jordan, funded by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Foundation under its corporate social responsibility programme.
The project, dubbed “Najahona” (Our Success), focused on improving access to decent work and training for young people, women and underprivileged groups by strengthening technical, life and employability skills, according to a statement by the chamber on Wednesday seen by Jordan Daily.
The initiative supported education and vocational training, promoted entrepreneurship, and placed strong emphasis on environmental awareness, occupational health and safety standards, and improved learning and training environments in vocational and industrial settings.
Implemented through a consortium of national and international partners, the project sought to create sustainable impact across Jordan’s skills and employment ecosystem. It targeted more than 85,000 young people, contributed to improving livelihoods, and helped generate job opportunities for nearly 3,000 youths through work-based learning, apprenticeships and enhanced job-matching services.
Around 150 industrial companies benefited from specialised training and workshops, which helped improve human resources policies, promote diversity and inclusion, enhance workplace conditions, and raise awareness of physical and mental health, the chamber said.
Jordan Chamber of Industry Director General Hazim Rahahleh said the project represented a model for sustainable international partnerships that go beyond short-term initiatives.
Jesper Friis, Head of Development Policy and Partnerships at the Confederation of Danish Industry, said the cooperation demonstrated how international collaboration can help build a more resilient and competitive industrial sector.
