{"id":8312,"date":"2026-03-12T10:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/?page_id=8312"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:12:51","slug":"muna-al-sheikh-bridging-education-and-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/refugee-educationfund.org\/en\/muna-al-sheikh-bridging-education-and-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Muna Al-Sheikh: Bridging Education and Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Muna Al-Sheikh, a 28-year-old Jordanian electrical engineering graduate from Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, faced a challenge common to many young professionals: entering a job market that demanded practical experience. While proud of her academic achievement, Muna soon realized that classroom learning alone was not enough to prepare her for the professional world.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Seeking a way to bridge this gap, Muna joined the Photovoltaic (PV) Installation course at the German Energy Academy in Jordan, delivered in partnership with the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund. From the outset, the program offered a hands-on, industry-focused learning experience, combining field visits to major solar projects such as the Baynouna Solar Project, practical installation workshops, and interactive sessions led by experienced engineers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The training strengthened Muna\u2019s technical skills and, more importantly, her confidence. Upon completion, she was nominated for an interview with a leading solar energy company in Jordan, where her strong performance led to employment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Muna works as a renewable energy engineer, contributing to solar installations for homes and factories across Jordan. She describes the German Energy Academy as a \u201ccritical turning point\u201d that transformed her from a graduate into a job-ready professional. Her journey reflects the value of practical training and strategic partnerships under the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund in enabling young engineers to build meaningful careers in the renewable energy sector.
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From the outset, the program offered a hands-on, industry-focused learning experience, combining field visits to major solar projects such as the Baynouna Solar Project, practical installation workshops, and interactive sessions led by experienced engineers. The training strengthened Muna\u2019s technical skills and, more importantly, her confidence. Upon completion, she was nominated for an interview with a leading solar energy company in Jordan, where her strong performance led to employment. Today, Muna works as a renewable energy engineer, contributing to solar installations for homes and factories across Jordan. She describes the German Energy Academy as a \u201ccritical turning point\u201d that transformed her from a graduate into a job-ready professional. Her journey reflects the value of practical training and strategic partnerships under the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund in enabling young engineers to build meaningful careers in the renewable energy sector. 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