Jordan Education for Employment

About the organization

Jordan Education For Employment (JEFE) is a locally registered non-profit organization that leads a national initiative to create job opportunities for unemployed Jordanian and Syrian youth, developing tailor-made vocational, technical and managerial training programs that meet the needs of potential employers. JEFE has partnered with leading businesses, philanthropists, and educational institutions to create a strong local organization. Since 2006, JEFE has trained over 5000 youth in eight program areas and over twenty sessions, placed over 85% of youth directly into jobs and maintained a six-month retention rate of almost 86%. The JEFE also has established a vibrant alumni network where alumni give back to current trainees and the community.