Razzaz calls for support for vocational training sector

AMMAN — Minister of Education Omar Razzaz on Saturday stressed the importance of supporting the vocational education sector, encouraging students to enrol, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. He noted that the skills gained from vocational education are essential to the local labour market, and greatly contributes to finding jobs.

Razzaz advised parents to overcome the “stereotypical idea” attached to the sector and encourage their children to join this branch to be part of the country’s future in labour, trade and services. The remarks were made on the sidelines of the annual vocational exhibition for vocational education schools inaugurated on Saturday. The weeklong exhibition will see the participation of 200 vocational schools.