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Empowering Injured Military Personnel through Innovative Programs

Strategic Insights

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His Royal Highness Prince Mired bin Raad's initiative aims to integrate injured military personnel and their families into the labor market, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sectors, through a comprehensive program that includes training, psychosocial support, and job placement. The "Military Injured Persons to Support Tourism" program has successfully empowered 46 participants, who have undergone over 190 hours of intensive training in Amman and Irbid, equipping them with English language, digital, and life skills, as well as technical qualifications approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The program, implemented in collaboration with various organizations, has shown remarkable progress in supporting injured military personnel in their transition to civilian life.

Key Takeaways:

  • 46 injured military personnel and their family members participated in the 19-month program, which included over 190 hours of intensive training.
  • The program covered English language, digital and life skills, along with technical qualifications approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
  • The training was implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Hashemite Commission for Disabled Military Personnel, Boeing, and AMIDEAST/Jordan.
  • Psychosocial support sessions were included in the program to improve participants' mental health and overall well-being.
  • More than 15 tourism employers were coordinated with to help market participants' CVs.
  • Prince Mired highlighted the significance of innovative programs in empowering injured military personnel and integrating them into the workforce.
  • The program is a pioneering model of national and international partnership that enhances participants' capabilities both professionally and psychologically.
  • Boeing's President, Kuljit Ghata-Aura, praised the Hashemite Commission for creating sustainable impact and supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life.
  • The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is committed to backing initiatives that promote the integration of diverse groups into the labor market and enhance their economic and social participation.
  • The program's partnership model has been affirmed by AMIDEAST/Jordan Country Director, Nour Rasheed, who noted that participants gained technical skills, restored their self-confidence, and became active contributors in the tourism sector.

Statistics:

  • 46 injured military personnel and their family members participated in the program.
  • The program spanned 19 months.
  • More than 190 hours of intensive training were provided to participants.
  • Technical qualifications approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities were included in the training.
  • Psychosocial support sessions were included in the program to improve participants' mental health and overall well-being.

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency, July 22, 2025

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