Cooperation between Al-Hussein University and Petra hotels to develop vocational training
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Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, at the Petra College for Tourism and Archaeology, signed cooperation agreements with a number of tourist hotels in Petra and the Petra Hotels Association, with the aim of strengthening partnership with the tourism sector, developing practical and technical training for college students, and aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs.
The agreements aim to provide practical training opportunities for college students in various hotel and tourism departments and facilities, allowing them to acquire the necessary applied experience and professional skills, and to link academic knowledge with actual work requirements, in addition to cooperating in building the capacities of workers in hotel institutions through specialized training programs and courses.
The agreements include the exchange of expertise and practical experiences, participation in organizing relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences, and employing technical education technology and e-training programs in developing the training process.
University President Dr. Atef Al-Kharabsheh emphasized that signing these agreements comes in line with Al-Hussein Bin Talal University's directions toward strengthening partnership with private sector institutions and expanding applied training opportunities for students, which contributes to preparing graduates who possess the professional skills and competencies required by the labor market.
Al-Kharabsheh added that the cooperation with Petra hotels and the Petra Hotels Association embodies the importance of integration between academic institutions and the tourism sector, and allows for the exchange of expertise and benefiting from the capabilities available to both parties, stressing the university's keenness to support tourism development in the Petra region and Ma'an Governorate, and to enhance its role in serving the local community and preparing qualified competencies to contribute to the development of this vital sector.
For his part, Dean of the Petra College for Tourism and Archaeology, Dr. Mansour Al-Shuqairat, explained that these agreements represent an important step in developing the practical aspect of the academic programs offered by the college, by providing direct training opportunities for students in the hotel work environment, and enabling them to acquire the experiences and skills that enhance their professional readiness after graduation.
Al-Shuqairat pointed out that the cooperation with hotel institutions in Petra will contribute to developing the training and qualification system, and enhancing the alignment of educational programs with the actual needs of the labor market, in addition to providing an opportunity for workers in the hotel sector to benefit from the training programs and academic expertise provided by the university and the college.
These agreements confirm Al-Hussein Bin Talal University's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the tourism sector and developing vocational training and qualification opportunities, in a way that supports the competitiveness of Petra College for Tourism and Archaeology graduates and contributes to providing the Jordanian tourism sector with qualified competencies.
