Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labor, Prof. Dr. Nidal Al-Ramahi, Zarqa University President, inaugurated the "National Employment Day 2025" (the 14^th Career Day) on Tuesday, May 6^th, 2025.

The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials from Zarqa Governorate. This collaboration with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development and the Zarqa Labor Directorate comes within the framework of the university's commitment to actively contribute to supporting the state's efforts to reduce unemployment and strengthen partnerships between educational institutions and the labor market. This is achieved by providing quality job opportunities for graduates and creating an appropriate environment for direct communication with participating institutions and companies.

The Career Day aims to bring about a qualitative shift in youth employment and open new channels for sustainable employment by enhancing the skills of students and graduates and directing them toward promising specializations and sectors in the local and regional markets.

"Organizing the National Employment Day at Zarqa University affirms our commitment to our societal role in preparing and qualifying young cadres for the labor market, and our commitment to empowering our students to build their professional futures with competence and confidence", said Prof. Al-Ramahi.

He emphasized that the mission of universities is not limited to academic education alone, but extends to contributing to finding solutions to pressing national issues, foremost among which is the problem of unemployment.

Al-Ramahi praised the strategic partnership with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development and the Zarqa Labor Directorate, which played a major role in the success of this day, emphasizing that the university will continue its efforts to organize such events that serve the interests of students and graduates and enhance their competitiveness in the job market.

Dr. Mukhled Al-Zoubi, Dean of Students’ Affairs at the university, explained that this year's Career Day witnessed broad participation from local institutions and companies representing various sectors. He noted that the event aims to create real job opportunities and provide career guidance and career counseling to students.

"We place utmost importance on enabling students to communicate directly with employers and equip them with the skills necessary to integrate into the workplace. We consider this day a real opportunity to promote a culture of productivity and self-reliance, especially in light of the economic challenges facing Jordanian youth", he said.

At the end of the ceremony, Prof. Al-Ramahi honored the senior stakeholders involved in the "National Employment Day 2025" event.