As part of Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphan's "Apprenticeship and Employment Support Scheme", a number of the Fund's beneficiaries- orphaned and abandoned youth graduated from Jordanian care centers- are taking part in summer internship programs at several leading Jordanian companies.
Open to Fund beneficiaries soon expecting to finish the requirements for their academic degrees, the annual internship program is designed to last 4-6 weeks, giving those who enroll a chance to acquire a sense of what it feels like to operate within a real work environment. Through this program, beneficiaries will gain valuable experiences related to their fields of study while effectively boosting their self-confidence and enhancing their communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
Lina Kopty, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, said, “All of the Support Schemes offered by Al-Aman Fund are a result of the vision of the Fund's founder, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, and her ongoing efforts to secure a better tomorrow for the orphans of Jordan." She added, "We believe in the abilities of our young beneficiaries, and we are, therefore, continuously striving to provide them with new educational and work experiences. The Fund's "Apprenticeship and Employment Support Scheme" comes as a result of this. We would like to sincerely thank all of the Jordanian institutions that support programs such as these, and we hope that they will continue to offer their financial and emotional support."-Continued-
Al-Aman Fund signed memorandums of understanding with several Jordanian institutions, stating that these internships offered to the Fund's beneficiaries will last 4-6 weeks, after which the beneficiaries will receive a financial reward for their work accomplished. The companies participating in this primary phase of Al-Aman Fund's "Apprenticeship and Employment Support Scheme" are: the Jordan Kuwait Bank, the Egypt Arab Land Bank, and the Arab Orient Insurance Company.
Commenting on Egypt Arab Land Bank's involvement in the program, Mr. Hazim Yousef, General Manager, said, “The bank's participation in Al-Aman Fund's program, by training 11 of its beneficiaries at our different branches, stems from our commitment to serve the community and our belief in the importance of securing a better life and a better future for our country's youth."
Mr. Issam Abdel Khaliq, General Manager of the Arab Orient Insurance Company, further explained, "Arab Orient's contribution to the "Apprenticeship and Employment Support Scheme" falls directly in line with the company's strong sense of social responsibility. We feel that by contributing and by supporting these youth, we are helping them to become a successful and productive part of Jordan's economy."
Mr. Mohammad Yassir Al Asmar, General Manager of the Jordan Kuwait Bank, said, “Our bank's contribution to this program, by providing practical work experience to the Fund's beneficiaries, is a reflection of the desire of the Jordan Kuwait Bank to play its part in serving the local community and fulfilling its social responsibility. We are hopeful that training these youth will help them to improve their skills, identify their career paths for the future, and become part of a productive workforce that helps build and support the national economy." He added, "We would like to acknowledge the effort put forth by Al-Aman Fund in order to achieve its goals, as well as its supervision of these youth throughout their studies, during their training, and after their transition into the workforce."
About Al-Aman Fund
Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans is an independent non-governmental organization founded in 2006 by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah. Al-Aman Fund equips orphaned youth, who graduated from orphan care centers at the age of 18, with the education and skills necessary to become successful, self-reliant and productive members of society. This is done by operating five Support Schemes responsive to their needs. The Support Schemes are: Educational Scholarships, Coverage of Living Expenses, Counseling, Apprenticeship & Employment, and Medical Insurance. Those who wish to make a contribution can do so by making donation deposits in the Fund's bank accounts, placing standing orders at their banks to transfer periodic donations to Al-Aman Fund, placing donations in Al-Aman Fund donation boxes, or calling the Donations Hotline at <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = SKYPE />06-533 0500.
