Digital Economy Ministry launches startup training initiative to boost youth employment

AMMAN — The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the INJAZ organization, has launched the "Training Trainers in Startups" project, aimed at empowering young people and strengthening the startup ecosystem in Jordan.

According to a statement from the ministry on Sunday, the initiative is part of Jordan’s broader public policy on entrepreneurship, designed to foster innovation and address the challenges faced by startups, including limited funding and the difficulty in finding qualified talent to meet market needs, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

This two-year project is targeting 250 trainees to equip graduates with the skills necessary to thrive in local and international markets. The initiative also seeks to provide startups with a pool of qualified talent to support their growth and sustainability.

The programme offers nine-month training placements within local startups, covering the trainees' monthly expenses, and aims to achieve a 50 per cent employment rate among participants by the project's conclusion.

Registration for both startups and beneficiaries will be available on the StartupsJo platform until April 3.