During an interview with Al-Fajer Al-Jadeed Radio and Television, Dr. Rabah Morrar, President of the National Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, emphasized that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) represents a strategic pathway for preparing qualified national talent capable of meeting labor market needs and enhancing employment opportunities for young people.

Key highlights from Dr. Rabah Morrar’s interview with Al-Fajer Al-Jadeed Radio and Television:

🔹 The labor market is undergoing rapid changes driven by economic, technological, and digital transformations, making it essential to equip young people with skills that respond to future needs.

🔹 High unemployment rates among graduates of academic education highlight the need to strengthen the position of Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a key pathway for empowerment and employment.

🔹 TVET is no longer an alternative option; it has become a strategic choice that provides practical skills and greater opportunities for integration into the labor market.

🔹 There is a need to raise public awareness of the importance of vocational education and to change the prevailing perception that associates success solely with traditional academic fields such as medicine and engineering.

🔹 Vocational and technical pathways have become increasingly flexible, enabling students to continue their university education through bridging programs and progress toward bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

🔹 Palestinian universities and technical colleges are developing modern, labor market-oriented programs in areas such as the digital economy, e-commerce, and business intelligence in response to ongoing economic and technological transformations.

🔹 TVET programs in Palestine continue to expand in terms of specializations and training centers, while curricula and programs are being updated to meet the evolving needs of different economic sectors.

🔹 The Commission is working to strengthen partnerships with international training and accreditation institutions to support the global recognition of Palestinian qualifications and create broader opportunities for young people to work locally, internationally, and remotely.

🔹 Investing in Technical and Vocational Education and Training is an investment in young people and in the ability of the Palestinian economy to respond effectively to future demands.