Foundation
Graduates the Fifth Cohort of the Coding Academy through the "Digital Upskills
and Employment" Program
Orange Foundation Jordan, in the presence of
the Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Samira Al-Zoubi, representing His
Excellency the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat,
graduated the fifth cohort from the Coding Academy in Amman, which is the first
cohort of the "Digital Skills Development and Employment" grant
program. This program is funded by the Ministry of Digital Economy and
Entrepreneurship as part of the "Youth, Technology and Jobs" project,
which is supervised by the Digital Skills Association (Digiskills). It aims to
supply the Jordanian labor market with digitally expert Jordanian youth who
possess significant experience and knowledge in various technical fields.
During the ceremony, 51 female and male students graduated in the field of
software development.
The program, which was
prepared by the Coding Academy in Amman and implemented under the umbrella of
Orange Digital Centers (ODC), lasted for 5 months with 640 hours of intensive
training, including 100 hours dedicated to advanced life skills eligible for
employment, in addition to developing their English language skills. The
program included training in a range of the most important programming and web
application development languages, such as HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, PHP, MySQL,
ReactJS, and Laravel.
In the fifth month, the
participants joined a period of practical training in companies specialized in
information technology and other sectors, where they had the opportunity to
apply what they learned in a real work environment, which enhanced their digital
skills, raised their readiness for the labor market, and contributed to
increasing their job opportunities. The students have achieved great success in
the program, with a graduation rate of 100%.
It is worth mentioning
that about 40% of the graduates of this cohort have already succeeded in
obtaining a job before they graduated from the program, and this percentage is
expected to reach about 85% during the coming period, noting that a number of
students may turn to entrepreneurial work.
The graduation ceremony
was attended by prominent figures in the public and private sectors, along with
several representatives of the leading technology companies in the Kingdom.
The Minister of Digital
Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, stressed that the development
of digital skills is vital to keep pace with the requirements of future jobs,
which are largely based on technology and digital transformation across various
sectors. He explained that the Ministry believes in the importance of investing
in digital competencies as a pillar for Jordan's digital future. It works in
partnership with the private sector and Digiskills to empower young people and
qualify them with skills that meet the needs of the changing labor market to
build a leadership generation capable of leading the digital transformation
process in the Kingdom. Smeirat also pointed to the need to expand digital
training programs according to an approach based on actual needs to ensure that
the skills of young people are aligned with local and global requirements.
The CEO of Orange
Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, expressed his pride in the results of Orange
Coding Academy. Since its launch five years ago, this program has developed
intensive training to equip youth with both technical and life skills. He
highlighted that the program has proven its effectiveness with over 80% of its
graduates successfully securing employment. This reflects the program’s ability
to prepare qualified professionals who meet the needs of the local market.
Eng. Mansour further
commended the partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and
Entrepreneurship, the Youth Technology & Jobs Project, and the Digital
Skills Association. He emphasized that this collaboration will contribute to
enhancing the capabilities of Jordanian youth, equipping them with the
knowledge necessary for creativity and success in the digital sector.
In turn, the Board
Member and Treasurer of the Digital Skills Association, Maher Al-Khaiyat, expressed
his happiness and pride in the strategic partnership between the Digiskills and
the Orange Foundation Jordan, which resulted in this remarkable achievement, as
we worked together to empower Jordanian youth with advanced digital skills that
open new horizons for them in the labor market. This first installment of the
program reflects our shared commitment to building a brighter digital future
and providing real opportunities for professional growth.”
The graduates of the
Coding Academy, which is implemented under the umbrella of Orange Digital
Centers (ODC), are the champions of change who seek to improve their lives and
develop their skills in line with the needs of the labor market. The number of
students who were trained reached more than 1,550 young men and women from
different governorates in both the Coding Academy and the Coding School.
To learn more, please visit the
website: www.orange.jo.
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