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Deputy Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training Abd-Rabu al-Mahwali discussed Wednesday with the Advisor of Youth Program in UNICEF Sarah Shuman means of activating programs of technical education and vocational training according to requirements of labor market.
The meeting, which included deputies of the minister for Quality and Standards Dr. Ahmad Kulaib, Curricula Sector Rashed al-Athwary, Girl Sector Intisar al-Jefry, focused on mechanisms of enhancing partnership with relevant bodies aiming at unifying efforts to include the largest possible number of youths in technical and vocational programs enabling them to join labor market inside and outside the country.
The meeting discussed making a priority strategy to update educational and training curricula in cooperation with donors and government bodies.
Al-Mahwali confirmed commitment of the ministry in improving the programs of the technical education and vocational training in line with needs of local markets.
He also confirmed keenness of enhancing partnership with local and international organizations in this field and importance of youth role in building the homeland and realizing the sustainable development.