€More than 1,200 Beneficiaries to Date Zain Platform Continues Supporting Qantara Human Resources Development Center at Ma’an for the Fifth Consecutive Year
ALwakaai news - In line with its efforts to develop youth skills in the southern governorates and empower them in key fields of technology, creativity, and innovation, Zain Jordan, through its innovation platform Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC), has continued its support for "Qantara” Human Resources Development Center in Ma’an Governorate for the fifth consecutive year.
Since the launch of this partnership, it has contributed to the implementation of 58 specialized training programs and activities, benefiting more than 1,200 young men and women from Ma’an and various southern governorates. This comes as part of the joint efforts of both parties to build youth capacities, encourage entrepreneurship and creativity, enhance their economic and social participation, and develop their skills in key areas of technology and entrepreneurship.
Under this partnership, Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) has provided various forms of support to strengthen the center’s efforts in implementing high-quality programs and activities targeting youth in the southern governorates. These programs covered several fields, most notably robotics design and programming, graphic design, drawing, smart Arduino systems, and photography, in addition to many other technical and creative fields, contributing to developing youth skills and preparing them for the labor market.
This support has also contributed to sustaining Qantara’s innovation space, which welcomes young people on a daily basis, in addition to connecting the center with a network of partners, trainers, and experts. This has enabled the exchange of expertise and knowledge, while expanding the scope of programs offered to youth in the southern governorates.
As part of these efforts, Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) recently organized a specialized hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of 3D printing, targeting 26 young men and women from Ma’an and the southern governorates. Held over two training days, the workshop introduced participants to the concepts of 3D design and modeling, as well as methods of transforming ideas into tangible models and prototypes using 3D printing technologies.
The programs implemented through this partnership have also led to several success stories among beneficiaries. One young participant began by joining photography programs before developing his skills to become a professional photographer and trainer in the field, and today earns a sustainable income through his photography work. Another participant in the training programs developed his skills in robotics and information technology before establishing his own training company, providing professional services in robotics and IT fields, reflecting the impact of investing in youth potential and transforming their skills into career opportunities and successful entrepreneurial ventures.
It is worth mentioning that the Qantara Human Resources Development Center was established in 2012 in Ma’an Governorate through an initiative launched by a group of local youth, who have managed and supervised its operations and activities since its establishment. In recognition of its active role, excellence, and efforts in serving the community, the center received the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in 2017. Over the years, the center has also succeeded in serving tens of thousands of young people in the southern governorates through its specialized programs and initiatives in skills development, economic empowerment, and community engagement
