The Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) has signed a
memorandum of understanding with SITA to help improve the career
opportunities for students and young professionals in Jordan.
Apprenticeships, internships, and graduate
programs form part of the three-year agreement.
Dr. Tamam
Mango, CEO of the Crown Prince Foundation, said, “We’re delighted
to formally extend our partnership with SITA and continue to
strengthen links with the private sector. SITA’s industry and
technical expertise will help young people in Jordan develop vital
IT skills and set them apart in the job market.”
With nearly 70% of the population below 30 years
of age, the MOU will help young Jordanians develop new skills and
grow new career opportunities in the information technology
sector, a sector identified as a priority area for the local
economy.
Undergraduate students at Al-Hussein Technical
University (HTU) in Jordan, a CPF-affiliated university, will have
the opportunity to undertake internships and apprenticeships with
SITA to gain valuable skills and real-world industry experience.
Recent science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
graduates can also develop their careers as part of SITA’s
‘Accelerate’ graduate program getting practical work experience
and invaluable mentoring from experts in the field.
The agreement will also include a series of activities for students
and young professionals to develop innovative solutions for
overcoming specific challenges facing the air transport industry,
today and in the future. These innovation activities aim to help
foster an entrepreneurial skillset and start-up mindset essential
for success in the IT sector and economic development.
Hani El-Assaad, SITA President, Middle East, and
Africa, said, “We are committed to making a difference to the
lives of the communities where SITA operates. This partnership
with the Crown Prince Foundation supports our mutual goals to upskill, nurture and unlock new talent and help improve career
prospects with practical experience relevant to the job market.”
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