War Causes Vocational Education in Libya to Slump
Dozens of vocational training centres have closed and student numbers are shrinking at others as institutes struggle to recover from war damages and update curricula.
Vocational Training Gives Ray of Hope to Syria’s Internal Refugees
A vocational training institute in northwestern Syria is helping people find work and rebuild lives after fleeing from homes in combat zones.
Nobel Laureate David Card Believes Scholars Need a Global Perspective
David Card, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, talks about some of the world’s most urgent issues: wages, immigration, and education.
Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Host Countries
Providing legal job opportunities for refugees helps them rebuild their lives and benefits host countries too, aid agencies say.
Vocational Education in the Arab Region Faces Challenges in Shifting Online
Vocational schools teach practical skills and enroll many disadvantaged students—a combination that’s difficult to adapt to online learning.
Hospitality Education in the Mideast Stays on Course Despite Covid-19
The pandemic stalled tourism and deeply cut the revenues it produces, but students continue to enroll in hospitality education programs, hoping the industry bounces back.
An Online Conference Focuses on Overcoming a Difficult Time for Education and Jobs
The conference brought together educators, students, entrepreneurs and advocacy groups to discuss how to support young people in the Middle East and other areas.
New Technology Universities to Boost Egypt’s Vocational Education
Three new institutions opened this year and more are planned later in an effort to improve vocational training in advanced technologies.
Graduates of Egyptian Vocational Programs Find Job Prospects Slim
Workers report unsafe conditions, low pay, and few protections, despite hopes for a better future through these programs.
New Programs Encourage Refugee Entrepreneurs
For many refugees in the Arab region, entrepreneurship is a chance to build an independent life. But doing so is not easy in many host countries.
