The United Nations in Jordan prioritizes empowering youth as a key strategy in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 40.5 per cent unemployment rate among young people aged 20-24 years in Jordan, the need for equipping them with essential skills, particularly digital ones, is critical. Through various programmes, the UN works closely with young people, providing them with the tools needed to navigate and thrive in the current job market. Digital Skills Essential for Youth to Learn and Earn: Salah Al-Din’s Story Caption: 20-year-old Salah Al-Din "I would consciously observe and be fascinated with how technology can uplift communities and make life easier in so many ways. I saw an opportunity and wanted to be part of this world," says 20-year-old Salah Al-Din. Before entering university, Salah Al-Din followed his passion and joined the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-supported programme- Digital Skills for a Better Future. Informed by research on the needs of the Jordanian job market, and in partnership with Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) and Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), the programme aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance vulnerable young people’s employability by equipping them with demand-driven digital skills. It also links them […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
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Invest The Invisible Impact
