By Zayed Alzyoud
The University of Jordan (UJ), through its School of Educational Sciences, held the Partnership, Guidance and Career Empowerment Forum for the School’s graduates under the patronage of Dean of the School Prof. Muhammad Alzyoud. The event brought together representatives from public and private institutions, national and international organisations, alongside UJ staff and graduates.
In his opening remarks, Alzyoud said the forum seeks to strengthen long-term engagement between graduates and employers, while deepening the School’s links with the education sector. He added that the initiative supports closer alignment between higher-education outcomes and labour-market needs, with a focus on future-ready skills.
Alzyoud also highlighted UJ’s international standing and the School’s subject-level presence in global rankings, noting that it offers 35 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with an emphasis on competency-based learning, digital skills, and the integration of AI in education.
Assistant Dean for International Accreditation and Global Rankings Dr. Sahar Abu Helo said the forum reflects a practical partnership model between academia and the education field. She stressed that teacher preparation requires sustained cooperation with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and the private education sector.
The forum featured specialised workshops on educational and psychological counselling, early childhood education, inclusive education, and AI in education. A parallel career fair was also held to expand training and employment opportunities and connect graduates directly with participating institutions.