2025 - 2027

The project is implemented by the National Center for Culture and Arts of King Hussein Foundation, in partnership with the Vocational Training Corporation, the Advanced Vocational Training College in Jordan, and the Ministry of Education, with the support of Drosos Foundation.

Overall Objective

The primary objective of the project is to transform societal perceptions and dismantle prevailing stereotypes surrounding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and vocational occupations in Jordan. It seeks to position vocational education as a viable, rewarding, and motivating career pathway; reduce cultural barriers that limit the participation of young men and women in vocational training and increase public understanding of the economic benefits associated with skilled professions.

Furthermore, the project aims to strengthen life skills and workplace ethics training programs through the integration of drama and interactive theatre techniques, thereby enhancing the employability of graduates. The project will adopt a participatory approach, engaging both the TVET sector and key private-sector stakeholders.

Project Activities

1. Development of a Life Skills and Workplace Ethics Manual – Accompanied by Interactive Drama and Theatre Activities
   This training supplement is designed to strengthen essential competencies that empower trainees and prepare them for the labour market with efficiency and confidence. It emphasizes experiential learning, employing creative drama and Interactive Theatre Based techniques (TBT) as a core methodology. Interactive activities such as role-playing and improvisation will be utilized to foster deeper conceptual understanding and enrich the learning experience.
   The manual complements the Life Skills and Workplace Ethics    manual developed by the Vocational Training Corporation, which encompasses the following modules: Communication; Self-Awareness and Social Intelligence; Time Management; Teamwork; Problem-Solving in the Workplace; Workplace Ethics; Self-Assessment and Self-Marketing. It also incorporates the Fikra    program developed by The College of Advanced Vocational Training in Jordan.

2. Capacity-Building for 270 Trainers
   A total of 270 trainers from the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) and The Advanced Vocational Training College (CAVT) will receive 40 hours of specialized training on the implementation of the new Life Skills and Workplace Ethics Manual. This training will be delivered across seven VTC centers in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Balqa, Jerash, and Ajloun, as well as two centers affiliated with CAVT in Amman and Irbid.
   
   
3. Training for 270 Graduates
   A total of 270 graduates—male and female—from VTC and CAVT will receive 40 hours of structured life skills training according to the new Life Skills and Workplace Ethics Manual to enhance their employability.
   
   
4. Production and Performances of an Interactive Theatre Play - “Out of the Box”
   The interactive theatre play will be created with the aim of shifting societal perceptions and attitudes toward TVET in Jordan.
   • The performance will be staged in 54 public schools for 8 and 9 grade students, reaching approximately 1,890 students.
   • An additional 36 performances will target 2,160 parents and members of the general public through community institutions nationwide.
   • The play will also be filmed and broadcast on Roya TV to extend its reach to a wider audience across Jordan.
     
     
5. National Awareness Campaign
   A comprehensive nationwide awareness campaign will be launched via social media platforms, as well as television and radio outlets. The campaign will promote the value of TVET, encourage enrolment in vocational training institutions and highlight the importance of aligning technical and vocational skills with labour market needs to reduce unemployment and strengthen the national economy.
   
   
6. Impact Evaluation
   • Assessment of Acquired Knowledge and Skills: Trainers from the National Centre for Culture and Arts will conduct follow-up visits to assess the impact of training on the targeted beneficiaries.
   • Awareness Impact Assessment: In collaboration with the Information and Research Center, the project will measure increased awareness among students, parents, and the broader community regarding the importance of the TVET pathway, based on the Out of the Box    interactive theatre performances.
   • Graduate Employment Rate Measurement: In cooperation with the Monitoring and Evaluation Department at VTC, the project will track employment rates among graduates who have completed the life skills training courses.