Orange Jordan has celebrated the graduation of the sixth cohort from its Coding Academy at the Orange Digital Center in Amman, marking a significant step in its mission to equip Jordanian youth with essential digital and life skills.
The ceremony, attended by H.E. Samira Al-Zoubi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, also marked the second cohort of graduates from the “Digital Upskilling and Employment Program” scholarship. The scheme is funded by the Ministry under the “Youth, Technology, and Jobs” (YTJ) Project and delivered by the Digital Skills Association (Digiskills).
Forty-nine students completed the latest round, following the earlier graduation of the first 2025 cohort. Together, the two groups have produced 100 graduates in Amman this year, with women making up 33% of participants. Over four months and 640 hours of training, students gained technical expertise alongside language and life skills aimed at boosting their employability.
The programme reported a 100% graduation rate, with no dropouts. Around half of the graduates have already secured jobs, and the number is expected to rise in the coming months. As part of their practical work, students developed websites for 25 startups, demonstrating the programme’s focus on real-world applications.
Ms Al-Zoubi praised the Ministry’s partnership in the scheme, calling it “a genuine career pathway rather than just a training stop.” She said it reflected the government’s commitment to empowering youth with the confidence and competence to thrive in the digital economy.
“This is about creating lasting employment opportunities, supporting entrepreneurs, and fostering innovation led by Jordanian youth,” she said.
Amira Qarqash, Digital Education and Skills Development Manager at YTJ, stressed the broader economic significance of the initiative. “Investing in youth is investing in Jordan’s future,” she said. “Digital skills open doors to employment and drive growth. This is a strong example of public-private-civil society collaboration.”
Orange Jordan’s Chief Corporate Communication & Sustainability Officer, Eng. Rana Al-Dababneh, hailed the latest graduates as “Champions of Change,” noting that since the Coding Academy’s inception it has trained more than 1,000 students, with over 80% entering the job market.
She highlighted the Academy’s training model, which blends technical instruction with project work, language development, and soft skills, alongside hands-on industry experience.
The event coincided with the second specialised job fair aimed at connecting graduates with employers seeking qualified talent, underscoring the programme’s focus on linking training directly to employment.
The Coding Academy forms part of Orange Jordan’s wider digital inclusion strategy, which aims to expand access to technology, boost employability, and contribute to building a competitive, innovation-driven economy.
By combining government support, corporate commitment, and industry engagement, the initiative is helping to produce a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of the evolving digital landscape.
