The President of the German Jordanian University (GJU), Prof. Ala'aldeen Al-Halhouli, welcomed the Palestinian Minister of Labour, Dr. Enas Al-Atari, during an official visit aimed at learning about the university’s pioneering experience in applied education and its successful model in aligning academic outcomes with labor market needs.
Prof. Al-Halhouli welcomed the Minister and the accompanying delegation, which included the Regional Director of Enabel — the Belgian Development Agency — in Jordan and Palestine. He affirmed the university’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with sister institutions in Palestine and exchanging expertise in vocational and technical education, training, and skills development.
During the meeting, Prof. Al-Halhouli presented an overview of the university’s mission and programs based on the German applied-education model, which integrates academic study with hands-on training in companies and institutions. He stressed that this approach equips students with the skills required to compete in local and international labor markets.
The visit included a tour of the Technology, Research, and Innovation Complex and several specialized laboratories, in addition to a visit to the Deanship of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship. The deanship’s team provided briefings on programs and initiatives that support university students and entrepreneurs.
Dr. Diaa Abu-Tair, Director of the EDU-SYRIA project, delivered a presentation on this EU-funded initiative, administered by the university in collaboration with national and international partners, which provides higher-education opportunities to a large number of Syrian refugees and Jordanian youth in communities affected by displacement.
Minister Al-Atari expressed her appreciation for GJU’s pioneering applied-education model and its role in skills development and youth empowerment. She emphasized the importance of building on this successful experience to strengthen future cooperation, particularly in training, capacity-building, and connecting students with the private sector.
