Context:
Jordan has one of the lowest rates of employed women in the world, although many young women have recognised educational qualifications. They are particularly underrepresented in technical, green and creative professions. The reasons for this include: - Traditional gender norms - Restricted access to work-relevant vocational training - Gender-segregated training programmes - Structural barriers such as a lack of career guidance, limited practical experience and the low level of social acceptance for women employed in non-stereotypical professions.
Objective:
The Jordanian Government is implementing its national vocational training reform in a gender-equitable way and improving the employability of women.
Approach:
The project is supporting the Jordanian Ministry of Education in reforming vocational education and training in a gender-equitable way. They are working together to implement practical training for young women in technical, green and creative fields and to enable a better transition to the labour market. The project strengthens the institutional capabilities of the Ministry of Education by providing training courses and expanding expertise. It also develops practical training and learning formats for young women, gender-sensitive career guidance and counselling. In addition, it promotes the transition to employment by offering women mentoring and networking opportunities. Awareness-raising and public relations activities help to break down gender roles and encourage women to pursue training in technical, green or creative fields. The project mainly operates in urban areas and selected rural regions.