Vocational Education Stream

Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning – Orbit Aluminium Industry/Jordan

About Orbit Aluminium Industry​​ 

Orbit Aluminum Industries, established in 2015, is a regional leader in producing customized aluminum materials for building structures, corporate identity systems, and specialized products for transport and mobile home applications. The company’s strategic location in Aqaba positions it to serve markets in the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
As part of its industrial expansion through the new Rolling Mill Project, Orbit is launching an Internal Training Center to equip refugees, youth, and women with industry-recognized skills in aluminum manufacturing, green construction, and metal processing. The initiative aims to bridge the local skills gap in Aqaba and create direct employment pathways within Orbit and its supply network.

Target: 100

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, Orbit Aluminium Industry will deliver employer-led vocational training in rolling mill operations and related industries, equipping refugees, youth, and women with industry-recognized skills in aluminum manufacturing and metal processing. The training will combine hands-on factory experience with classroom-based learning and will cover casting, finishing, quality control, occupational safety, and maintenance, alongside digital and financial literacy, career readiness, soft skills, and basic technical and workplace English for industrial settings. The program will be embedded within Orbit’s Rolling Mill expansion and production lines to provide participants with practical exposure to real industrial operations and workplace requirements.​

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Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning -EDRAAK/Jordan

About EDRAAK 

Founded in 2014, Edraak is a limited liability non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Supply in Jordan. Edraak’s vision and mission center on the democratization of learning and education to all Arabic speaking peoples of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Edraak combines top-tier online learning delivered in Arabic across its 350 courses and credentials and 10 million learners with blended and hybrid training and skills enhancement delivery on the ground to effect meaningful change, converting valuable training and skills into viable economic opportunities and careers.

Target: 450

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, EDRAAK will deliver a hybrid career-readiness program through its established online and blended learning platform, equipping refugee and vulnerable youth across Jordan with in-demand digital skills for regional and global technology sector employment. The program will offer three specialized technical pathways—Full Stack Web Development, UI/UX Design, and Game Development using Unity—combining practical technical training with career preparation to support participants in accessing digital employment opportunities.

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Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning -Madrasati/Jordan

About Madrasati 

Launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah in 2008, Madrasati (“my school” in Arabic) is a Royal Initiative and trusted national partner to the Jordanian Ministry of Education (MoE) offering quality education practices and social innovations to improve Jordan’s most underperforming schools as a national responsibility.

Operating as a catalyst for change, Madrasati’s vision is to realize children’s future potential by shaping the education we invest in today. With a network of 1,301 public schools reaching 640,000 students (+57% girls) and 40,000 educators, our mission is to transform education – not just within the walls of a classroom, but across communities, systems, and generations.

Target: 450

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, Madrasati will deliver a comprehensive employability pathway focused on vocational education, combining career guidance and decision-making, employability and soft skills, CV writing and interview preparation, labour market awareness, digital literacy and introductory AI skills, green jobs awareness, and freelancing and gig-economy basics. Delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Education and private sector employers, the program will complement classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience through structured internships and mini-projects supported by employer feedback. Participants will complete an integrated learning-to-earning journey that strengthens career readiness, digital capabilities, and work-based skills.

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Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning – Phoenix SpaceX Hayat Education Fund/ Jordan

About Phoenix Space 

It is a registered charity with the UK Charity Commission (No. 1206724). It exists to serve young people most in need- displaced, refugee, and marginalised children and youth (8-35), through education that restores dignity, agency, and creates opportunities. Phoenix Space delivers cutting-edge STEM education, digital upskilling, work experience opportunities, English proficiency courses, scholarship aid, climate-resilient learning, and mentorship programmes, both virtually and in person. Their mission is to unlock human potential through accessible, future-focused learning that equips young people in fragile contexts with the skills, confidence, and creativity to build sustainable futures for themselves and their communities.

About Hayat Education Fund 

(HEF) is a national charitable society dedicated to supporting academically outstanding yet socio-economically disadvantaged youth in Jordan. Through scholarships, interest-free loans, vocational training, and capacity-building programs, HEF enables equitable access to education and pathways to employment. HEF’s mission is to cultivate a generation of competent, proactive graduates who contribute positively to their communities and the national workforce. Its programs span university scholarships, vocational education, capacity-building workshops, entrepreneurship incubation, and community service.

Target: 300

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, Phoenix Space and Hayat Education Fund will deliver a fully online, remote-first digital upskilling and career-readiness program for displaced, refugee, and marginalized youth in Jordan. Delivered through BSD Online’s “Digital Technologies in the Workplace” curriculum, the program will build future-focused skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, coding, project management, communication, and digital strategy, complemented by structured employability support and freelance onboarding to help participants access digital employment and gig-economy opportunities.

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Sonad Youth

Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning -Sanad Youth Foundation/Syria

About Sanad Youth Foundation 

Sanad Youth Foundation for Development is a Syrian non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 2017 under the registration number 2632. Guided by its Theory of Change “Empowered, capable, and proactive youth shaping their own future” Sanad Youth works across four pillars: youth economic empowerment, civic engagement, access to resources, and skill development. Over the past 10 years, Sanad has become a leading national actor in vocational training, livelihoods support, and youth engagement, with a growing focus on inclusive digital and freelance employment.

Target: 400

Sonad Youth

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, Sanad Youth Foundation will deliver the Freelancers Hub, an AI-integrated digital skills and career-readiness pathway designed to strengthen young people’s access to digital and freelance employment. The program will provide training in Front-End Development, Back-End and Database Development, AI-Integrated Web Solutions, Graphic Design and Visual Identity, UI/UX and Product Design, Motion Graphics and Video Production, and Digital Marketing and Analytics. By combining technical training, real-world projects, and structured on-the-job experience, the program will link learning directly to income-generation opportunities through remote work, freelancing, and short-term contracts.​

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Jusoor

Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning -Jusoor/Syria

About Jusoor

Jusoor, which means “bridges” in Arabic, is an international NGO with the mission of “Maximizing the Potential of Syrian Youth through Education.” Founded in 2011 by the Syrian diaspora in the private sector, Jusoor is a unique model of humanitarian intervention known for its innovative approach, dynamic and continuously improving programs, high-velocity execution, and the strength of its global partnerships. We believe in lean impact and hold ourselves accountable for being nimble and responsive to the realities of Syrian children and youth on the ground. We are also non-political, non-religious, and globally registered in the US, Canada, UK, Jordan, Lebanon, and most recently, Syria.

Target: 250

Jusoor

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, Jusoor will deliver integrated vocational, green, digital, and career-readiness pathways designed to strengthen young people’s access to employment. The program will include vocational training in areas such as electrical systems, HVAC and maintenance, automotive services, logistics, hospitality, and healthcare support, alongside green skills in renewable energy and solar PV maintenance, sustainable agriculture, water management and conservation, and eco-friendly construction. It will also provide digital and IT training in digital literacy and productivity tools, business English, e-commerce and digital marketing, basic AI and data skills, introductory software development, and cybersecurity fundamentals, complemented by career-readiness support to help participants transition into work.​

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Midad

Glocalshift Program:Learning to Earning -MIDAD/Syria

About MIDAD 

Education Without Borders – MIDAD (Turkish Registration) / MIDAD Knowledge Association (Syrian Registration) is a leading non-profit organization committed to empowering youth and vulnerable populations through education, skills development, and capacity-building initiatives. In collaboration with local partners, including the University of Aleppo, Aleppo Chamber of Commerce, Aleppo Industrial City / Chamber of Industry, and relevant health directorates, MIDAD fosters innovative learning environments and bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical workforce needs.

Target: 600

Midad

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, MIDAD will deliver a national blended vocational and digital skills program across four main tracks: Programming and Application Development, Automation and Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive TVET, and Healthcare Technology. The programming track will cover full-stack development, Flutter, Angular, ReactJS, Laravel, ASP.NET Core, ExpressJS, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, and digital design. Through the Innovation Centre at the University of Aleppo, participants will also receive training in automation, modeling, and advanced manufacturing. The automotive track will include mechanics, diagnostics, electric and hybrid vehicle systems, auto-body repair, mechatronics, and digital control, while the healthcare technology track will focus on equipment handling, diagnostics, and laboratory support.

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Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning -SEWAR/Syria

About SEWAR

Sewar Organization (Kalkınma Şafak Derneği) is a Syrian non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and political empowerment of vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. Since its establishment, Sewar has implemented multi-sectoral programs in empowerment, peacebuilding, recovery, and emergency response, with a strong track record in vocational training, market-linked livelihoods programming, and partnerships with international donors such as UNDP, IOM, JVC, Foundation de France, EFI, and SIDA. Our mission is to enable vulnerable populations, especially women and youth access dignified economic opportunities and participate fully in rebuilding stronger, more resilient communities.

Target: 780

Sewar

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, SEWAR will deliver certified vocational training in high-demand construction and finishing trades, including carpentry, blacksmithing and welding, tiling, electrical installation, plumbing and sanitary installation, painting, ceramics, and lathe operation. Designed to support market-linked livelihoods for vulnerable communities, the program will be delivered through a formal partnership with the reconstruction industry, aligning training with identified labour market demand and employer hiring needs to strengthen participants’ pathways into employment.

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Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning -IACO/Syria

About IACO

IACO (International Agricultural Cooperation Organisation) is a non-governmental organisation legally registered in Gaziantep, Türkiye, since 2015 to support the agricultural sector in Syria.

Following recent developments, IACO has also been officially registered in Syria after 8 December, strengthening its ability to implement nationally and engage with public institutions and local stakeholders. IACO specialises in agriculture, food security and rural livelihoods, with extensive experience in vocational education and training (TVET), crop and livestock value chains, beekeeping, irrigation, women’s economic empowerment and rural development across North Syria, including Al-Bab, Qabbasin, Idlib, Homs and Dara’a. Through its strong field presence, deep local networks and established community trust.

Target: 615

iaco

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, IACO will deliver a market-driven agricultural vocational training and livelihood activation program for youth and women in the Aleppo countryside, particularly in Al-Bab and Manbij. The program will combine practical agricultural training for olive farmers, food processors, livestock breeders, and dairy producers—including cheese and yogurt processing—with short courses in agri-tech, business and financial literacy, agricultural product marketing, digital literacy, e-commerce, and safe food-handling standards. Participants will also benefit from on-the-job learning and direct livelihood input kits, enabling them to apply their skills, strengthen production, and access income-generating opportunities.

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Hand

Glocalshift Program: Learning to Earning – Hand/Lebanon

About Hand

Human Aid and Development (HAND) is a Lebanese NGO operating since 2019 across Lebanon and Syria in TVET, Education/Child Protection, Shelter, WASH, and Basic Assistance. We run multi-hub training with certified trainers/assessors and standardized OSH, safeguarding/PSEA, and MEL systems. Our mission is to help crisis-affected people secure dignified, sustainable livelihoods through market-relevant skills and verifiable competence.

Target: 700

Hand

Program Description

As part of the Learning to Earning program, Hand Organization will deliver competency-based TVET across construction and finishing trades, healthcare, logistics, hospitality, and Cisco-certified digital skills, equipping crisis-affected communities with market-relevant and verifiable competencies. Training in areas such as plastering, painting, electrical works, and electronics will be designed in response to identified labor market demand and delivered in partnership with industry, creating direct pathways from skills development to employment.

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