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The Vocational Education and Training Portal in Palestine

The Association of Non-Governmental Vocational Education and Training Institutions invites you to explore the Vocational Education and Training Portal in Palestine.

Why the Portal?

• The portal provides information on vocational education and training in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem.
• For Students: It offers students in the 9th and 10th grades, at the end of the basic education stage, the necessary information to help them determine their future career paths.
• For Parents: It assists parents in supporting their children in making informed decisions about their future paths.
• For Vocational Students and Graduates: The portal provides opportunities for vocational education and training students and graduates to prepare for entering the job market through various tools, such as resume preparation.
• For Job Seekers: It showcases available job opportunities for graduates, presented by companies, workshops, and business owners. It also enables business owners to find the skilled and trained workforce they need.
• For Entrepreneurs and Freelancers: Graduates can display their skills, while freelancers can showcase their services through the portal.
• For Career Counselors: The portal provides supportive information for school counselors to fulfill their role in guiding students toward vocational careers. Additionally, it offers resources for vocational education and training counselors to guide students toward the job market after graduation.
• For Researchers and Policymakers: It creates opportunities for researchers, policymakers, labor market representatives, youth and women’s organizations, and civil society representatives to access relevant information and connections.
• For Educational Institutions: The portal allows non-governmental vocational education and training institutions to present their formal and informal educational and training programs.

Portal Contents

• Detailed Information: Comprehensive details about non-governmental vocational education and training institutions, including their addresses, available specializations, and admission requirements.
• Career and Aptitude Tests: Tools to help students choose their future paths, such as career interest tests, personality tests, and aptitude assessments.
• Interactive Career Game: The "Discover Careers" game for exploring various professions.
• Support for Graduates: Guidance, tools, and tips to help vocational education and training graduates enter the job market. These include resume writing, future planning, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
• Success Stories: Highlighting success stories of vocational training graduates across different specializations.
• Guidance Materials: Resources for school career counselors and vocational training center advisors.
• Parental Guidance: Tips for parents on how to support their children in choosing their career paths and helping them make informed decisions.
• Useful Links: A collection of helpful resources for vocational education and training, tailored to counselors, students, and graduates.
• Workplace Videos: Videos showcasing the work environment for various professions.
• Career Profiles: "Career Cards" offering complete descriptions of professions and specializations available in non-governmental vocational education and training institutions.
• Essential Information for Students and Graduates: Topics include life skills, industrial safety and security, and an introduction to Palestinian labor laws.
• Interactive Discussion Space: A platform for discussions among students, graduates, counselors, trainers, and educators.
• Job Search and Freelance Services: Tools for job seekers and a section for freelancers to register and showcase their services.

This portal was developed as part of the Vocational Education and Training Development Project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project was implemented in 2011 by a coalition including Save the Children and Mercy Corps, aiming to empower and diversify the skills of Palestinian youth. The portal was updated and enhanced during 2017/2018 with support from Mercy Corps and ROTA, while its functionality was developed by COOPI with support from the European Union. The portal targets vocational education and training institutions in the West Bank under the Association of Non-Governmental Vocational Education and Training Institutions. Its goal is to advance vocational education and training, enhance its capabilities, and increase opportunities for Palestinian youth in education, training, and employment. Additionally, it seeks to equip the labor market with productive young talents, thereby contributing to improved livelihoods for Palestinian youth.

The portal was developed by InterTech in the field of information technology and Optimum for Consulting and Training in the field of vocational education and training.