The Chairman of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, Journalist Dr. Yousef Al Krunz, and the Chairman of the National Commission for Vocational and Technical Education and Training, Dr. Rabah Marrar, signed today, Tuesday, at the Commission’s headquarters in Ramallah, a strategic cooperation and partnership agreement aimed at strengthening joint cooperation in media and journalism training and developing modern digital skills.
The National Commission for Vocational and Technical Education and Training is a national institution affiliated with the Palestinian Council of Ministers. It is responsible for governing and developing the vocational and technical education and training system, formulating relevant policies, and enhancing coordination and integration among the sector’s various components in response to labor market needs and development requirements.
The agreement aims to develop and implement specialized training programs and projects targeting Palestinian journalists and youth, particularly in the fields of digital media, content creation, modern media production, digital skills, and the use of artificial intelligence applications in media work.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed a range of proposals and ideas for developing high-quality training programs that contribute to enhancing young people’s skills and professional competencies, equipping them with digital media, content creation, and modern technology tools, and strengthening their ability to innovate, create, and compete in the labor market and digital economy.
The two sides emphasized that investing in youth represents a key pillar of sustainable development, highlighting the importance of building an integrated training system that combines theoretical education with practical application and provides pathways to employment and entrepreneurship in the media sector. Such efforts contribute to preparing a qualified generation capable of keeping pace with technological transformations and responding to the requirements of local, regional, and international labor markets.
The two sides also noted that the partnership provides an opportunity to expand the scope of training programs and reach the largest possible number of young people across the Palestinian governorates, while unifying efforts in training, qualification, and capacity building. This will contribute to strengthening economic and social empowerment and building qualified human capital capable of making an effective contribution to the development process.
The meeting was attended on behalf of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization by Vice Chairperson Ms. Wisal Abu Alia and Secretary Ms. Walaa Asfour. Representing the National Commission for Vocational and Technical Education and Training were Vice Chairman Eng. Dr. Hisham Salameh and Director of Media and International Cooperation Dr. Nidaa Younis.
The two sides affirmed that the signing of the agreement reflects their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and integration among national institutions and developing high-quality training and media programs that respond to the needs of young people and labor market requirements, contributing to enhancing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and advancing digital skills in Palestine.