The members of the Core Group of the Sectoral Skills Council in the Renewable Energy Sector held a meeting today, Tuesday, at the headquarters of the National TVET Commission, to discuss the draft strategy of the council, discuss goals and objectives, and discuss project ideas and interventions. The meeting was attended by representatives from the National Commission for Vocational and Technical Education and Training, the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the German Cooperation GIZ, the Jerusalem District Electricity Company, the Sources Renewable Energy Company, the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Spark Consulting Company. Dr. Imad Salem, on behalf of His Excellency the President of the Commission Dr. Ziad Jweiles, opened the meeting welcoming the attendees, emphasizing the importance of completing the council's work and ensuring its success.

NTC President Dr. “Ziad Jweiles”, is a guest on a program with Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine, talking about the NTC, its scope of work, and the importance of TVET. 

The President of the National TVET Commission, Dr. Ziad Jweiles, affirmed today, Wednesday, that the government seeks to provide job opportunities, increase national income, and improve the standard of living. Therefore, it sought to establish the National TVET Commission decree Law No. 4 of 2021. Dr. Jweiles' affirmations came in a speech on behalf of the Prime Minister's Office at the Palestinian Youth Skills Day celebration, organized by the Efforts Association for Community and Rural Development and the National TVET Commission, funded by the European Union at the Carmel Hotel in Ramallah. Dr. Jweiles added: The government's firm belief in vocational and technical education led it to establish the National TVET Commission, tasked with overseeing the skills portfolio at all professional levels, especially 21st-century skills, artificial intelligence, communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and other life skills. The government also established the first vocational specialized university in Palestine to serve as the national incubator for vocational training. Dr. Jweiles further stated: The government recognizes the importance of skills development and vocational education and training to enable youth to participate in the local and global job markets. Therefore, it established the National TVET Commission and Nablus Technical University. Dr. Jweiles continued: Today we celebrate Palestinian Youth Skills Day at a time when the world celebrates International Youth Skills Day on the 15th of July each year, in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution issued in 2014. Dr. Jweiles emphasized that this day is being celebrated for the first time in Palestine, and the Palestinian government encourages and supports this day not only as a celebration but also to highlight the importance of skills in youth's lives, especially in what is classified as the era of skills. Dr. Jweiles affirmed that in line with the objectives of International Youth Skills Day, the government and its local partners from civil society and the private sector are looking forward to building a strong system for youth skills by opening a professional dialogue between policymakers, service providers, and beneficiaries to ensure the provision of the best services that align with the needs of the Palestinian labor market.