Jordan Daily – Within the framework of the strategic partnership between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Korea, and with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the “Green Skill Vocational Training Capacity Building Project in Jordan” has been officially launched.
This project represents a qualitative step in supporting the transition toward a green economy and modernizing the vocational training system in line with international standards and future labor market requirements.
The project was launched under the patronage of the Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), H.E. Khalid Al-Bakkar, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Kim Pilwoo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Jordan, alongside the Acting Director General of the VTC, Raafat Al-Sawafin, and several partners and stakeholders, KOICA said in a statement received by Jordan Daily.
The project aims to enhance national capacities in green skills by establishing Jordan’s first specialized Green particularly in sectors related to environmental sustainability and green economic development.
Skills Center of Excellence. This center will prepare a qualified workforce capable of keeping pace with rapid labor market shifts,Implementation will follow an integrated vision, including a comprehensive master plan for the Center of Excellence, its establishment and equipping according to international best practices, and the development of green vocational training programs. It also focuses on building the capacity of national leaders and trainers while activating pathways for green employment and entrepreneurship.
The project features specialized training in the Republic of Korea for decision-makers and trainers, alongside advanced local programs including Train of Trainer (ToT) modules to ensure knowledge transfer and localization of expertise. The initiative targets more than 60 national staff members through these capacity-building efforts.
And the approved training programs will cover strategic sectors, including renewable energy, eco-friendly vehicles, and water/wastewater treatment. With an annual capacity of 354 trainees, the programs are divided between long-term vocational training and short-term upskilling courses to enhance professional readiness.
During the ceremony, Al-Bakkar emphasized the project’s importance in supporting Jordan’s green transition. He noted that investing in green skills is a fundamental pillar for creating sustainable, high-quality jobs for Jordanian youth and enhancing the competitiveness of national vocational training regionally and internationally.
For his part, His Excellency Mr. Kim Pilwoo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, stated that “education and vocational training has been a central pillar of Korea’s efforts to support Jordan’s socio-economic development,” reaffirming Korea’s strong and steadfast commitment to supporting Jordan. He further expressed his hope that “this joint initiative will ultimately support Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, while helping to address one of Jordan’s most pressing challenges—high youth unemployment—and to revitalize the regional economy.”
The launch of this project aligns with the VTC’s vision to modernize its curricula, meet labor market demands, and serve as a primary driver of sustainable socio-economic development. By fostering a skilled workforce for green industries, the project is expected to play a key role in expanding and strengthening green employment in Jordan. Through its strategic partnership with KOICA, the VTC remains committed to adopting innovative training models that empower Jordanian youth to compete in local and regional labor markets.
