Amman, Jordan — Orange Jordan, in the presence of H.E. Samira Al-Zoubi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, recently marked a significant milestone with the graduation of 49 youth from the sixth cohort of the Coding Academy at the Orange Digital Center in Amman. This ceremony also celebrated the second cohort of the “Digital Upskilling and Employment Program” (DUEP) scholarship, funded by the Ministry under the “Youth, Technology, and Jobs” (YTJ) project and implemented by the Digital Skills Association (Digiskills).
Key Highlights:
- Total Graduates: 49 students (33% female), adding to 100 youth graduates from the DUEP program in Amman this year.
- Training: Participants completed 640 hours over 4 months, gaining technical and life skills to boost job market readiness.
- Graduation Success: 100% graduation rate with no dropouts.
- Employment: Around 50% of graduates have already secured employment, with expectations of further increases.
- Startup Support: Graduates contributed to 25 startups by developing websites during practical training.
Statements from Leaders:
- H.E. Samira Al-Zoubi praised the program as a genuine career pathway reflecting the Ministry’s dedication to empowering Jordanian youth with digital skills and fostering a competitive digital economy.
- Amira Qarqash, Digital Education and Skills Development Manager at YTJ, emphasized the program as a prime example of successful public-private-civil society collaboration, investing in youth as a key to Jordan’s economic future.
- Eng. Rana Al-Dababneh, Chief Corporate Communication & Sustainability Officer at Orange Jordan, expressed pride in the partnership and highlighted that over 1,000 students have graduated from the Coding Academy so far, with over 80% successfully entering the job market. She underlined the comprehensive training approach combining technical, project-based, language, and life skills.
Employment Integration:
Concurrent with the graduation, the second specialized job fair was held, connecting graduates with companies seeking qualified tech talent—reinforcing the program’s focus on smooth transition from training to employment.
