Vocational Education Scholarship Program (VESP)

The VESP action, implemented by LTUC, aims to provide (i) BTEC Level 5 Diploma and (ii) allowing diploma graduates of EDU-SYRIA I-& II, III, among others, to bridge to a bachelor’s degree program in (a) automotive engineering technology, (b) digital media design, (c) dental techniques, (d) logistics and supply chain, and (e) management of hotels, restaurants, and events. The second sub-action, bridging to a bachelor’s program, is a way to build on one of the achievements of previous projects, where a financial, human, and social capital was invested. Further, this transition from high school to an associate degree study program and from the associate degree to a bachelor’s program perfectly exemplifies the Education Pathway Model.

The VESP meets two goals. Firstly, it provides Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with higher education opportunities. Secondly, it maximises their chances to secure a full-time job upon graduation, better the potential of those graduates to launch their own start-up business. The last outcome will be achieved by the end of the action, as those prospectus students will acquire vocational education that reflects the industry and market requirements and will be prepared with the necessary set of competencies and skills to ensure their readiness for the workplace. The duration of each study sub-program, diploma and bridging to a bachelor’s degree ranges between 2 and 2.5 years.