Tourism Breaking News
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, the Hashemite Commission for Disabled Soldiers, Amideast/Jordan, and Boeing have launched the “Disabled Soldiers Empowering Tourism” program. Training sessions have begun in Amman and Irbid, marking a significant step in preparing wounded, injured, and sick servicemembers and veterans for careers in Jordan’s tourism and aviation industries. His Royal Highness Prince Mired Bin Ra’ad, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hashemite Commission for Disabled Soldiers, reaffirmed his commitment to empowering wounded and injured soldiers: “Under the directive of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and to act on His Majesty’s vision of achieving equality, social justice, and economic empowerment, this program is launched as a step towards progressing vital development goals. These goals include the rehabilitation, support, and integration of disabled soldiers to enable them to obtain job opportunities and economic prospects in the tourism sector. This aligns with our ongoing efforts at the Hashemite Commission for Disabled Soldiers to unify and consolidate efforts to build economic empowerment programs that meet the needs of various sectors and provide inclusive job opportunities.”
Over the next months, 50 participants aged 20-45 will continue to engage in a comprehensive upskilling program, investing 220 hours in training. The injured servicemembers and veterans will not only enhance their English language proficiency but also cultivate essential soft and technical skills vital for success in tourism and aviation. With tailored training sessions addressing industry-specific demands, courtesy of active participation from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, participants will be well-equipped for transitioning into civilian careers.
The program with Jordan’s Hashemite Commission for Disabled Soldiers builds upon Boeing’s ongoing partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans globally.
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia, said: “We decided to develop this program jointly with the Hashemite Commission for Disabled Soldiers after we had the honor of meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mired bin Ra’ad Zeid Al-Hussein and the Jordanian team at the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023. We were inspired by Team Jordan’s resilience and determination at the Games in winning a total of 18 medals and are proud to support their transition into fulfilling careers in aviation and tourism, creating new pathways for their success”.
Jim Grabowski, vice president for field operations at Amideast, added: “This program paves the way for Jordan’s disabled soldiers to not only gain the necessary skills for successful integration into the tourism sector, but also to seize opportunities amidst the sector’s growth. The expertise cultivated through this program directly addresses the crucial competency requirements of the industry, ensuring our participants are poised for impactful contributions and success.”
In addition to this new initiative, Amideast and Boeing successfully implemented a range of community programs in Jordan over the years, including:
- Careers in Aviation program, now in its second year, supporting young Jordanians in starting aviation careers.
- Data Science and Readiness Program, providing data science and analysis training to university graduates.
- Spark program, focusing on developing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills among girls from public schools.
