Amman, July 5 (Petra) -- The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, launched the third phase of the "My Land" project to strengthen on-farm and off-farm employment skills, targeting 3,100 beneficiaries across the Kingdom.
According to a VTC statement, the initiative is part of a strategic partnership with the ministry to empower young men and women in all governorates while equipping the agricultural sector with qualified personnel who possess the professional skills needed to meet labor market demands.
The third phase includes 64 training courses to be delivered through VTC institutes in various governorates and districts, benefiting 1,600 trainees. In addition, prior learning assessment programs and short training courses will serve another 1,500 participants, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 3,100.
The project aims to enhance participants' capabilities through specialized training programs that combine theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training, with a focus on modern agricultural technologies. The initiative is designed to improve workforce efficiency, expand employment opportunities, boost productivity, support sustainable agricultural development, and contribute to national food security.
The project offers a comprehensive training environment that integrates practical and applied instruction using modern agricultural technologies. Trainees will also receive transportation allowances throughout the training period and a professional certification to support their entry into the labor market or the development of their own agricultural and food processing enterprises.
Training programs offered during the third phase cover a broad range of specializations aligned with labor market needs, including date palm cultivation, greenhouse farming, irrigation system installation, hydroponics, aquaponics, horticulture, nursery and ornamental plant production, dairy production and processing, pickle and jam production, fruit and vegetable drying, chef assistant training, and pastry and pie production, in addition to other agricultural and food industry disciplines.
The third phase builds on the project's earlier achievements. The first phase benefited about 2,000 participants through 40 training courses and recorded a 23% employment rate. The second phase served 2,208 participants through 64 training courses, with employment indicators currently being finalized.
The project reflects the continued commitment of the VTC and the Ministry of Agriculture to delivering high-quality training programs that respond to labor market needs, enhance the skills of young men and women, and support the agricultural sector as a key pillar of the national economy by preparing qualified workers for both on-farm and off-farm employment.
//Petra// AJ
