Al Hussein Technical University and Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah Sign Partnership Agreement to Support Technical Education and Youth Empowerment

Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), one of the Crown Prince Foundation’s initiatives, and Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah signed a partnership agreement, with the support of the Syrian-Jordanian Education Programme EDU-SYRIA, managed by the German Jordanian University, to expand young people’s access to quality technical and applied education and strengthen their academic and professional empowerment pathways.The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Khaled Al Masri, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah, and Prof. Alaa’aldeen Al-Halhouli, President of the German Jordanian University, along with representatives from Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah, EDU-SYRIA, and the German Jordanian University.The agreement establishes a joint cooperation framework that contributes to enhancing the educational and social impact of youth-focused programmes by supporting access to education and training, and by developing pathways that enable young people to acquire the practical skills needed to enter the labour market. The partnership also reflects the importance of integrated efforts between higher education institutions, development organizations, and education-support programmes in providing more inclusive and sustainable learning opportunities.This agreement aligns with HTU’s mission to widen access to technical education for young people from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to build career pathways grounded in knowledge, skills, and practical readiness.Prof. Ismael Al-Hinti, President of Al Hussein Technical University, said that the partnership with Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah and EDU-SYRIA represents an important model of cooperation that places young people at the heart of the educational and developmental process. He emphasized that empowering youth begins by enabling them to access quality education that is closely connected to labour market needs.“At Al Hussein Technical University, we believe that technical and applied education is a real pathway for youth empowerment and for opening new opportunities that help young people build productive and sustainable professional futures,” Prof. Al-Hinti said. “Through this partnership, we are working with our partners to expand the impact of education and support young people with the skills and experiences that strengthen their readiness to compete and contribute to development.”For his part, Mr. Khaled Al Masri commended the partnership with Al Hussein Technical University and EDU-SYRIA, emphasizing that investing in young people through education and capacity building is essential to empowering individuals and communities. He noted that Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah continues to develop programmes that promote self-reliance and expand opportunities for young people to access education, training, and employment.Prof. Alaa’aldeen Al-Halhouli stated that EDU-SYRIA’s support for this partnership is aligned with its mission to provide access to quality education and strengthen youth empowerment pathways, particularly for groups facing challenges in accessing education and training opportunities. He added that the collaboration between the German Jordanian University, Al Hussein Technical University, and Ruwwad Al Tanmeyah reflects an effective model of cooperation between higher education institutions and civil society organizations.This partnership reaffirms HTU’s commitment to strengthening its role as an applied educational institution focused on academic excellence, innovation, and alignment with labour market needs, through partnerships that create tangible and sustainable impact for young people and society.