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AmCham-Jordan University Students Internship Program 2020-2021: Virtual Forum

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Under the Patronage of H.E., the Minister of Labor, the American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (AmCham-Jordan), the University of Jordan, and Yarmouk University will hold a one-day virtual forum with support from the U.S. Embassy in Amman. This Forum will highlight the successes of the 2019-2020 University Internship Program, launch the 2021 program, and unveil a digital recruitment platform for Jordanian companies and job seekers.

The Forum will bring together academic and public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the changing employment landscape in Jordan and strategies for bridging the academia-industry divide. Topics will include the role internships play in developing work-ready graduates and internships’ contribution to economic development and growth despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 global heath pandemic.

Companies, job seekers, students, civil society organizations, and development partners are invited to attend.

Date: January 24th, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Amman Local Time

 

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 Agenda

Time 

 

Session

Opening Session

10:00-10:40

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  • Welcome Remarks by Eng. Mohammed S. Bataineh, Chairman of the Board, AmCham-Jordan.
  • Address by Prof. Abd Al-Karim Al-Qudah, President, University of Jordan.
  • Address by Prof. Nabil Hailat, President, Yarmouk University
  • Address by Ms. Adrienne B. Nutzman, Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Amman.
  • Key Note Address by H.E. Dr. Maen Al Qatamin, Minister of Labor and Minister of State for Investment Affaires.

 

 

  

10:40-10:50

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Presenting the activities and outcomes of the 2019-2020 University Internship Program  

  • Dr. Mwaffaq Otoom, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Yarmouk University.

10:50-11:00

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Launching the AmCham Internship Program 2021 and “Internships & Jobs” Digital Matchmaking Platform  

  • Ms. Rose Alissi, CEO, AmCham-Jordan.

 

 

Short Video

Appreciation for the Host Companies supporting the program & Recognition of the Interns who have successfully completed the program.  

12:00-13:30

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Session I: Future of Jobs in a Changing World

 

 

This session will focus on global and regional challenges facing Jordan’s economic development and how public and private entities, as well as civil society organizations, can work together to create sustainable employment.  Points for discussion will include how digital transformation is changing the labor market and how this could impact women economic empowerment in Jordan.

 

 Moderator:

  • Ms. Nour Jarrar, CEO, Citi Bank-Jordan.

Speakers: 

  • H.E. Dr. Bashar Al Zoubi, CEO, JEDCO.
  • Ms. Ghadeer Khoffash, CEO, Jordan Education for Employment (EFE-Jordan).
  • Mr. Rashad Bibars, Director of Jordan Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) Project at Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship.

         Q&A 
 

 

15:00-16:30

 

Session II: What are companies looking for in the Post Pandemic World?  

 

 

This session will cover skills, qualities, and requirements companies are looking for in future employees and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed workplace dynamics and tools.

 

Moderator:

  • Ms. Rose Alissi, CEO, AmCham-Jordan.

Speakers:

  • Ms. Evelyn Qubti-Afara, Human Resources and Admin Manager, Amideast -Jordan.
  • Mr. Abdullah Al Jundi, HR Manager, Jordan Tractor & Equipment Company.
  • Mr. Mohammed Abdelrahman, Strategic HR Consultant.

        Q&A