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Welcome to the page of National Centre for Human Resources Development (NCHRD)
CentreDescription
NCHRD is a government institution that operates under the auspices of the Higher Council for Science and Technology chaired by his highness prince El Hassan Bin talal and is conceived as an external semi-independent.
MissionResponsible for monitoring and evaluating any educational system at the various levels and forms. It contributes to the development of Jordanian human resources through improving the effectiveness of the educational and training systems in order to allow... <show more> Responsible for monitoring and evaluating any educational system at the various levels and forms. It contributes to the development of Jordanian human resources through improving the effectiveness of the educational and training systems in order to allow them to keep up with socioeconomic requirements.
ObjectivesThe center aims, as stated in article three of its by-law, at the development of national capacities in the field of human resources development. The following are the major goals and functions of NCHRD, as stated in its by-law:
- To conduct and... <show more> The center aims, as stated in article three of its by-law, at the development of national capacities in the field of human resources development. The following are the major goals and functions of NCHRD, as stated in its by-law:
- To conduct and support studies and research related to the various levels and forms of the educational system including higher, vocational and technical education in coordination with the parties concerned.
- To conduct and support studies, and to launch projects, linking the outputs of education and training systems with the labor and employment sector , by establishing a human resources development information system.
- To evaluate the plans and projects geared towards the elements, components and outputs of the reform plans.
- To support the plans and projects geared towards the education reform plans in the various levels and diversified types of education, including systems, programs, human resources and education and training facilities.
- To offer consultancy services to organizations at home and abroad in areas that are relevant to human resources development.
- To coordinate with local, regional and international organizations and institutions, to provide assistance deemed necessary to support the reform plans at the various levels and types of the education system.
In this regard, the Center coordinates with a great number of local , regional and international organizations. These include relevant higher education establishments, ministries and organizations in the private and public sectors.
Regular Tasks- Mentoring & evaluation for any educational reform plan .
- Overseeing the administration of international examinations such as TIMSS, PISA.
- Supporting piloting projects and innovations in Education.
- Assessing the elements, components and out... <show more>
Mentoring & evaluation for any educational reform plan .
Overseeing the administration of international examinations such as TIMSS, PISA.
Supporting piloting projects and innovations in Education.
Assessing the elements, components and out puts of educational plans.
Supporting development plans and projects.
Enhancing policy reform.
Offering consultation, training programs
PeriodicalsStudies and research on education, technical and vocational education, and higher Education in Jordan and the Arab States (Arabic-English).
ContactHead:
Prof Dr Abdalla Ababneh President
Coordinator:Engr. Ali Nasralleh
Function: project expert
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Tel (mobile): *****
[Full contact information only for logged-in UNEVOC Network members]
Address: National Centre for Human Resources Development (NCHRD)
Jordan
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News
Centre Website
News and Documents
| 1 June 2016Regional stakeholders reaffirm importance of TVET in CairoMore than 40 TVET policy makers and government officials from eight Arab States reaffirmed the importance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for socio-economic development during a two-day Regional Forum for managers of TVET institutions ( more) |
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| 1 November 2018UNEVOC Centre in Saudi Arabia receives an awardIn the path of seeking the goals of 2030 Vision in Saudi Arabia, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) received King Abdulaziz Quality Award. The award is to seek institutional excellence in the government sector, private institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The evaluation of the award consist of individual and group office evaluation.
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| 24 October 2018Saudi Arabia's TVTC takes part in skills conference in AmsterdamSaudi Arabia's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation has participated in the General Assembly of the WorldSkills Conference 2018, in Amsterdam, from Oct. 15 - 18. The conference includes 500 representatives and delegates from 79 member states. The meeting, held every two years, creates conversations on the global future of innovative skills solutions. ( more) |
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| 26 June 2018Focus on work-based learning to foster youth employment in Arab region This June 2018 workshop examined and discussed the status of work-based learning programmes for young people in the Arab region, and UNESCO shared and discussed the preliminary findings of a new comparative synthesis study that draws upon country studies from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia. ( more) |
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| 5 June 2018Tknika, a UNEVOC Centre, hosts International Conference on TVETTknika, a UNEVOC Centre in the Basque Country, Spain, organized an international conference titled ‘International Encounters on Vocational Training – Anticipating the Future’. Participants from around the world discussed current and emerging challenges of ongoing digital transformation of industry and businesses, and responding to them through increased collaboration and knowledge exchange. ( more) |
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| 19 October 2017UNESCO-UNEVOC at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017Held as part of the WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, UNESCO-UNEVOC actively participated in the conference with a theme of ‘Skills Strategies for a globalized world’ , organized as a platform for shaping the global skills agenda. The discussions addressed the changing skills demands of the globalized world on the way people live, learn, and work and the required response as it was held in Abu Dhabi from the 16-17 October 2017. ( more) |
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| 24 May 2016Delegation from Qatar visits UNESCO-UNEVOCUNESCO-UNEVOC had the pleasure to welcome Mr Rupert Mclean, former Director of UNESCO-UNEVOC and current QAPCO Professional Chair in Vocational Studies as well as UNEVOC Centre Coordinator for the College of the North-Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q), and Mr Abdulla Ahmed Kamal Naji from the Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), to the UN Campus in Bonn Germany ( more) |
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| 16 January 2015Delegation from Palestine at UNESCO-UNEVOCThe visit was part of a study tour organized by GIZ for its partner institutions in Gaza to familiarize key TVET actors from Palestine with the German dual vocational education system, and with possibilities of international cooperation in TVET. ( more) |
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| 17 December 2014TVET in the knowledge-based society: Saudi ArabiaAt the request of the Saudi Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Shyamal Majumdar visited Riyadh to share technical expertise and deliver a keynote presentation on “Knowledge-based societies and TVET” at the Seventh Saudi Technical Conference and Exhibition (STCEX-7). ( more) |
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| 12 December 2014New country reports in World TVET DatabaseNew country reports have been published for Benin, Cambodia, Chad, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, Uganda and USA. UNESCO-UNEVOC continues to expand the World TVET Database and more country reports will be available soon. ( more) |
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| 13 November 2014Jordanian delegation visits UNESCO-UNEVOCUNESCO-UNEVOC welcomed a delegation from Jordan including representatives of two UNEVOC Centres in Jordan to its premises on 10 November 2014. The delegation came to Bonn with the aim of learning more about UNESCO-UNEVOC, and in particular the UNEVOC Network. ( more) |
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| 22 April 2014First Technical Education and Vocational Training Conference in KuwaitThe conference, held from 31 March to 2 April 2014, aimed at exchanging experiences and discussing strategies for TVET development in the light of global changes that occur in the labour market. In addition, participants presented important international experiences and the latest educational and training methods ( more) |
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| 31 March 2014Conference on Technical and Vocational Education & Training: Challenges and OpportunitiesPAAET (Kuwait UNEVOC Centre) is organizing a TVET conference with the aim to provide an opportunity for experts in TVET to share experiences and establish collaborations at National, Regional and International levels; discuss strategies for the development of TVET towards manpower social, and economic variations; identify the international experiences in development of TVET; and identify the latest methods of quality assurance in TVET.
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| 27 November 2013King Abdullah scholarships for teacher trainers PINZ has managed a program that has seen students from its sister UNEVOC Center TVTC in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, come to New Zealand to complete their degrees followed by a Certificate in Adult Teaching (CAT). ( more) |
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| 30 October 2009ICTs and e-learning in TVET in Arab countries, Amman, 12-13 October 2009 ( more) |
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