Syria seeks reforms in vocational education system
Government and German agency discuss modernizing training programs to match labor market and reconstruction demands
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria’s Education Ministry has launched efforts to reform vocational and technical education programs as the country seeks to better align academic training with labor market needs and post-war reconstruction goals.
Education Minister Mohammed Abdul Rahman Turko discussed the proposed reforms during meetings in Damascus with representatives of the German development agency German Agency for International Cooperation, commonly known as GIZ.
The discussions focused on updating school curricula and improving practical training systems to prepare students for employment opportunities in industries critical to Syria’s rebuilding efforts.
Officials, vocational education specialists and representatives from industrial chambers attended the meeting, highlighting growing cooperation between the government, businesses and international partners.
Sawsan Harastani, head of vocational and technical education, said the ministry was coordinating with private sector companies and industry groups to identify skills currently needed in the job market and address weaknesses within the education system.
She added that authorities are considering expanding the dual education model, which combines classroom studies with hands-on training inside companies and workplaces.
Hamza Al-Youssef, an adviser on vocational education at GIZ, said the agency had conducted assessments with Syria’s Directorate of Vocational Education to identify priorities for future reforms and sector development.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Al-Khaled, vice president of the Hama Chamber of Industry, stressed the need to improve vocational school facilities and strengthen teacher training programs.
He also noted that participation in dual education programs remains relatively low and requires further support.
GIZ, Germany’s primary international development agency, operates in more than 130 countries and supports projects related to education, economic development and technical cooperation.
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