Al al-Bayt University and Irbid Electricity Company signed a cooperation agreement today, aiming to enhance partnership between the two parties and provide training and qualification opportunities for university students. This contributes to developing their practical skills and raising their readiness and competitiveness in the labor market, especially in fields and specializations related to the energy sector.

The agreement was signed by Al al-Bayt University President, Professor Dr. Osama Nusier, and by Irbid Electricity Company General Manager, Engineer Bashar Al-Tamimi. This comes within the framework of the university's keenness to expand its partnerships with public and private sector institutions and enhance integration between academic education and practical application, in line with the evolving needs and requirements of the labor market.

Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate in studying the specializations and fields offered by the university and proposing programs and means to develop them in line with the actual needs of the labor market, especially in areas related to the energy sector. This will enhance the alignment of university education outcomes with practical and professional requirements.

The agreement also provides Al al-Bayt University students with practical training opportunities at Irbid Electricity Company during their study years, within practical courses linked to study plans and academic programs. This enables them to gain exposure to the actual work environment, apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired during their studies, hone their technical and professional skills, and gain practical experiences that enhance their future opportunities in the labor market.

The agreement also includes Irbid Electricity Company's efforts, within available capabilities, to contribute to the employment of students trained by them, in addition to granting them certified certificates proving the completion of a six-month training and qualification period. This supports their resumes and enhances their ability to compete for job opportunities.

Al al-Bayt University President, Professor Dr. Osama Nusier, affirmed that the signing of the agreement is in line with the university's direction towards building effective partnerships with national institutions and productive and service sectors, and linking academic programs more closely to the needs of the labor market. He pointed out that the university attaches great importance to practical and applied training for its students as a fundamental pillar in preparing graduates who possess knowledge, skill, and the ability to compete.

Nusier added that cooperation with Irbid Electricity Company will open wider horizons for university students to acquire practical experiences and skills in a real work environment. He stressed that this partnership will reflect positively on students, the university, and the company, and will contribute to enhancing integration between the two parties in the fields of education, training, and qualification, serving national development and promoting investment in Jordanian competencies and youth energies.

For his part, Irbid Electricity Company General Manager, Engineer Bashar Al-Tamimi, praised the importance of cooperation with Al al-Bayt University, stressing that the agreement represents a practical step to strengthen the partnership between the energy sector and higher education institutions, and contribute to providing students with the experiences and skills required by the work environment.

Al-Tamimi indicated that the agreement will allow for mutual benefit from the academic and practical experiences of both parties, and expand training and qualification opportunities for students, thereby enhancing their readiness to enter the labor market and supporting the process of developing and upgrading national competencies in the energy sector.