Amman, December 17 (Petra) – The National Council for Family Affairs and the World University Service Society of Canada (WUSC), supported by the Canadian government, concluded a three-day training program in Aqaba on Tuesday aimed at enhancing trainer and worker skills in the child incubator curriculum for home nurseries and sustainable childcare environments.

According to a statement by the council, the program introduced modern scientific and practical methods in early childhood care, targeting trainers and childcare workers from the Ministry of Social Development, the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC), and the Vocational and Technical Skills Development Authority in southern Jordan. It sought to alleviate care burdens on women and boost their economic participation.

Secretary-General of the National Council for Family Affairs, Mohammad Maqdadi, emphasized the participatory approach adopted by the council in developing Jordan's childcare and nurseries sector.

He highlighted the program's alignment with the Child Rights Law and national strategies, underscoring its role in training and empowering workers to expand home nurseries. This initiative aims to provide safe, inclusive, and educational environments for children while enhancing family and institutional awareness of the sector's importance.

Director General of the Vocational Training Corporation, Ahmed Gharaibeh, underscored the significance of partnerships between the VTC, the National Council for Family Affairs, and WUSC. He affirmed that the program aligns with the VTC's 2022-2025 strategic plan to enhance trainer efficiency across various sectors, including childcare, to better prepare the workforce for labor market demands.

Nancy Momani, Director of WUSC's Jordan Office, highlighted the "Bukra" project’s key role in advancing policies and frameworks for early childhood development, particularly in supporting the establishment of home nurseries.

She emphasized the importance of specialized guides and curricula, developed in coordination with the National Council and VTC, to strengthen early childhood care and labor market readiness for childminders.

On the program's sidelines, a meeting with partners saw the unveiling of Jordan's first procedural guide for establishing, operating, and supporting home nurseries. The guide outlines health, safety, and operational standards to align with national regulations, empowering women, increasing their labor market participation, and improving families’ economic status.

Partners also agreed to develop a childcare curriculum in coordination with the Vocational Training Corporation and the Vocational and Technical Skills Development Authority.

//Petra// AJ

17/12/2024 13:46:03