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How vocational training graduates are creating job opportunities in Iraq
“Before I came to this course, I was a worker. After I graduated, I became an employer, and I feel proud of what I have accomplished.” – Yasser, Graduate, Anbar Vocational Training Centre Unemployment is a major concern in Iraq due to the country’s complex economic, social, security, and political situation. Youth and women face disproportionately…
| Success Stories | BRIDGE, Economic Opportunities, Iraq
Vocational training opens new opportunities to help Iraq rebuild
Sultan Jaber can tell you a lot about hope. An Iraqi born in Kuwait, Sultan moved to the Basra Province of Iraq in 1991, which you will remember, was a time of war and massive upheaval. He returned, as he says, “to my roots” with hope and a determination to help Iraq rebuild. Today, after…
| Success Stories | BRIDGE, Economic Opportunities, Iraq
How WUSC is Helping Employers and Training Centres Navigate the Challenges of COVID-19
How Employers and Training Centres can Navigate Together the Challenges of COVID-19 Globally, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates there are more than 64 million unemployed young people around the world, with a further 145 million youth working but living in poverty. Many sectors in many countries, including healthcare, construction, and automotive technologies, are experiencing rapid…
| Development Perspectives, News | BRIDGE, COVID-19, Economic Opportunities, Iraq, Jordan, WE LEAD
