ILO concludes Recognition of Prior Learning programme in collaboration with the Vocational Training Corporation in Jordan
23 May 2024
AMMAN - (ILO News) The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with Jordan’s Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), concluded the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme under the project "Formalizing Access to the Legal Labour Market for Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan," funded by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
The RPL programme reached 1,000 beneficiaries who possessed vocational skills, knowledge, and practical experience but lacked official recognition of their abilities. Half of the beneficiaries were Jordanian and half Syrian refugees, and 30 percent of the total number of beneficiaries were women. The aim was to facilitate the recognition of their prior professional experiences, assess their skills and competencies, and provide them with training to address gaps in their education and skills.
Additionally, the programme supported beneficiaries in obtaining occupational practice licenses, which were issued by the Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission (TVSDC) to individuals who successfully passed the theoretical and practical tests conducted by the TVSDC in collaboration with VTC, the National Sector Skills Councils (NSSCs), and the private sector across various economic sectors. The programme was implemented in the Jordanian governorates of Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Mafraq, Jerash, Ajloun, Tafila, Madaba and Karak.
ILO Chief Technical Adviser Qais Al-Qatamin emphasized the significance of the programme for skilled Jordanian and Syrian workers, stating: "Through this programme, the ILO formalized, developed, and certified skills, supporting Jordanians and Syrian refugees in obtaining work permits based on their recognized expertise, which has had a positive impact on their lives."
The project "Formalizing Access to the Legal Labour Market for Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan" is based on three pillars: First, increased access for Jordanians and Syrian refugees to benefit from meticulously crafted on-the-job training and skills validation. Second, supported Jordanian and refugee women to enter and stay in the formal workforce. Skills training on entrepreneurship and business development played a pivotal role in this journey. Third, access to work permits for Syrian refugees increased their involvement in the workforce.
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