Maharat was the first comprehensive youth employability program in Jordan targeting university graduates. Initially supported by USAID, Maharat became a self-sustained program dedicated to advancing employability, entrepreneurship, and local economic growth.
With USAID’s support, Maharat program boasted employment rate among its graduates and gained global recognition as a career planning best practice by organizations such as the European Training Foundation (ETF), the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), and GiZ.
The program was designed to bridge the gap between recent university graduates and labor market demands by equipping youth with essential employability skills. Maharat continues to be a model for improving career readiness and job placement outcomes for fresh graduates.
location
Jordan
sector
Youth Employability and Higher Education
Service
TOT, University Integration, Soft & Technical Skills Development
The Tariqi Project is dedicated to empowering Jordanian youth by enhancing their competitiveness and employability in various sectors that align with current labor market demands.
Our mission is to equip young Jordanians with essential soft skills, technical skills, and provide them with practical training (OJT) opportunities within host companies, ultimately leading to employment.
The Tariqi Project is a strategic collaborative between the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) and the King’s Trust International (KTI). The project is implemented by the Business Development Center (BDC).
location
Jordan
sector
ICT, Insurance, Retail, Hospitality, Customer Service, Embedded Systems, Green Energy, FinTech, Robotics, AI, Digital Marketing, and Logistics.
Service
Soft Skills & Technical Skills & OJT & employment
Pioneering Future Paths with OJT In the vibrant heart of Jordan, the Business Development Center (BDC) spearheads the On-the-Job Training (OJT) initiative, a beacon of innovation and opportunity for the youth. This groundbreaking project intertwines its core philosophy with principles of equity, empowerment, and economic development to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce. OJT is not merely about creating jobs; it is about fostering a stable and growth-oriented environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, supported by BDC’s unwavering commitment and strategic vision.
location
Jordan
sector
Youth Employability and Higher Education
Service
Training of Trainers (TOT), university integration, soft skills development, and technical skills training to enhance employability
