AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on
Tuesday reaffirmed that alleviating unemployment and creating sustainable job
opportunities are the priorities this year, according to a statement by the
Royal Court.
اضافة اعلان
During a
follow-up meeting on the government’s employment plans — held at Al-Husseiniya
Palace and attended by HRH
Crown Prince Al Hussein — King Abdullah said
countering unemployment requires public-private cooperation and coordination
through clear plans, with regular follow-up.
His Majesty
called for developing vocational training and technical education, as well as
equipping youth with the skills that meet labor market needs.
The King
highlighted the need for a change in mind-sets to remove the stigma associated
with vocational jobs, noting that enrolment in vocational and technical
programs remains below expectations.
For his part,
Prime Minister
Bisher Al-Khasawneh stressed the government’s readiness to
empower the private sector through real partnership, while enhancing the
investment climate to help create jobs.
Labor
Minister Nayef Steitieh gave a briefing on the ministry’s employment plans, as
well as its efforts to provide training to address labor market needs.
Director of the
Office of His Majesty
Jafar Hassan and Finance Minister Mohamad Al-Ississ
attended the meeting.
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