The Hashemite
Kingdome of Jordan
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
CORPORATION(VTC)Introduction
VTC was established in 1976 as a Semi autonomous
governmental institution directed by the Board ofDirectors.
Chaired by the Minister of Labor it represents thepublic sector, the private sector and the civilsociety organizations.
VTC introduced apprenticeship training system inJordan

VTC Main Functions
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Vocational training for preparing anddeveloping the workforce.

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Regulating occupational works for Jordanianlabor market.

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Providing support services for developing SMEs

Mission
To contribute to the development of skilled workforce,classify workers, regulate workplaces and support small
and medium size enterprises through designing andimplementing training programs and advisory services
according to set standards and in close cooperation withthe private sector.

Training Programs and Levels atVTC
There are (106) training programs in different
specializations for preparing trainees to join LM within
the basic occupational skill levels.
5. Specialist
4. Technician
3. Craftsman
2. Skilled
1. Limited Skills

Basic OccupationalSkill Levels

Training Functions
VTC provides diverse training programs andopportunities including:Apprenticeship training for youngsters to preparethem for entering LM.
2. Technical up – grading training for workers.
3. Occupational safety and health training.
4. Training of trainers ( technical and pedagogical).
Training of supervisors.
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Training Fields / Occupational Families

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Metal fabrication and mechanical maintenance.
Automotive maintenance.
Electricity.
Electronics.
Air conditioning, central heating and plumbing.
Civil constructions / buildings.

Training Fields / Occupational Families

7- Wood working.
8- Mining and chemical industries occupations.
9- Leather work and textile industries.
10- Press printing occupations.
11- Tourism and hostelling.
12- Hair dressing and beautification.
13- Information technology.

Training Institutes and Centers In
VTC
VTC was established in 1976 as a Semi autonomous
governmental institution
NorthernRegion(8)

VTC
SouthernRegion(12)

MiddleRegion(22)

Regulating Occupational Worksin the Labor Market
VTC is mandated with regulating occupational works in theJordanian LM according to law No 27 year 1999.
The law aims at improving performance level and quality in theLM through:o classifying and certifying workers in different occupations

according to the Jordanian occupational skills levels.
o classifying workplaces into (4) categories according to specificcriteria.

Cooperation with the Private Sector

 Drawing policies and directing VTC plans and programs

through their representatives in VTC Board of Directors.
 Developing occupational standards & criteria for vocational
training and workplaces classification.
 Designing and developing training programs curriculums andtraining modules.
 Providing field/on job training for VTC trainees.

Cooperation with the Private Sector. Providing trainers and training equipment and materials requiredfor conducting training programs.
. Cooperating on establishing and operating private sector training
centers.
. Upgrading of private sector employees through joining tailor
made training courses in VTC.
. Evaluating the trainees.
. Cooperating in conducting tracer studies for graduates.

Main Achievements of VTC

 Establishing a network of (42) training centers and institutes
covering most of the Jordanian populated areas.
 Training about 340.000 trainees in the various training
programs and levels.
 Cooperating with more than 4500 work places in the Labor
market.
 Implementing training projects and initiatives to alleviate
poverty and unemployment on one hand and to serve growing
economical sectors on the other.
 Providing training services and experiences for neighboring
Arab countries.

Main Achievements of VTC- developing( (500) training modules in different occupationalareas).
- Developing( 500) occupational tests ( practical and theoretical).
- Developing ( 21) occupational classifications and jobs description
guides.
- Testing and certifying about (30000 )workers.
- Classifying about (4000) workplaces.

Major Challenges and Difficulties• Continuous Strengthening of the Training Programs.
• Improving the level of Funding Committed to the Provision of Labor

Market Training.
• Improving the level of Funding for Capacity Upgrading.
• Enhancing the Level of Communication among all TVET Providers.
• Increasing Demands for a Highly Qualified and Trained Workforce.
• Ensuring that the VTC is positioned to provide relevant training

services to former academically certified graduates experiencing
difficulties in obtaining employment.

Major Challenges and Difficulties• Strengthening Linkages Between the VTC and the Private Sector.
• Increasing the Relevancy and Timelines of Statistical Data.
• Increasing the Participation of Women in the Vocational LabourMarket.
• Increasing the Enforcement of the Provisions of Law Regulating

Occupational Works.
• The VTC Continues to Experience Difficulty in Attracting andEmploying Highly Qualified Professional Staff.
• Continuing to Work Cooperatively With Other External Organizations.

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United Nation Development Program
International Labor Organization
European Training Foundation
Canadian International Development Agency
Japan International Cooperation Agency
German Technical Assistance
Arab Labor Organization
Arab Human Resources Development
Arab Training Center(UNDP)(ILO)(ETF)(CIDA)(JICA)(GIZ)(ALO)(AHRD)(ATC) Direct Cooperation:

VTC Provided Training Services to Different Arab countries Like Syria,Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Palestine and Others.

International Cooperation• German(In Went)• USAID•

Australian Government•

Korean Organization International Cooperation Agency( KOICA)VTC Strategic Plan for(2009-2011)
 Objective one: Upgrade the efficiency and effectiveness of theVTC ( Input operations and processes)

 Objective two: Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of thetraining system according to labor market requirements andinternational standards > Objective three: Increase participation of both sectors : thepublic and the private , in addition to civil societyorganizations.

 Objective four: Ensure training opportunities for greater

participation of women in the labor market.

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