Edraak platform launches ‘Career Compass Pathway’ job skills programme

AMMAN — The "Career Compass Pathway" programme was launched by the Edraak platform and Crescent Petroleum on Sunday.

This programme aims to provide registrants with remote training courses focusing on building young people’s job skills such as resume preparation, interview skills and job searching, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. 

The programme aims to reach one million young men and women in the MENA region to help them develop their potential and achieve success in the competitive job market. 

Since its launch in 2020, Edraak's job readiness programme has already benefited approximately 400,000 individuals. This programme has provided valuable content in IT, professional English and workplace etiquette. 

The Edraak platform was launched in 2014 by Her Majesty Queen Rania. It has emerged as a pioneering force in the field of open online education in Arabic. Edraak is a social educational initiative committed to providing high-quality education, fostering skill development and preparing youth, refugees, ambitious professionals, job seekers and students for the ever-evolving job market. 

Crescent Petroleum, headquartered in Sharjah, UAE, is a private exploration and production company operating in the Middle East with over 51 years of experience as an international operator in various countries.