Zarqa University participated in the First National Conference on Technical and Applied Education, held at Yarmouk University on Thursday, August 27, 2026, under the theme “In the Footsteps of Al-Hussein.” The University was represented by Dr. Islam Al-Oweidat, Head of the Quality and National Qualifications Framework Division.

Zarqa University’s participation in this national conference reflects its commitment to keeping pace with national efforts aimed at advancing technical and applied education, strengthening the alignment of educational outcomes with labor market needs, and meeting the requirements of quality standards, the National Qualifications Framework, and future skills.

The conference brought together a distinguished group of officials, decision-makers, academics, experts, and specialists from higher education institutions, ministries, and national and international organizations. Participants discussed the future of technical and applied education, ways to develop academic programs and qualifications, and means of strengthening partnerships between education and training institutions and the industrial and business sectors. These efforts aim to build an educational system founded on knowledge, skills, practical application, and employability.

Zarqa University’s participation comes as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence and active contribution to specialized national dialogues and events, as well as supporting efforts to develop education, enhance its quality, and link qualifications and learning outcomes with the requirements of development and the labor market.