Scoping Technical and Vocational Education Options for Refugees in Lebanon and Jordan

Jusoor, or “Bridges” in Arabic, is an international NGO founded by members of the Syrian diaspora in 2011 with the aim to support Syrian youth through educational programs, career development and global community engagement. The purpose of this project was to study whether it is feasible for Jusoor to use scholarships for technical and vocational education and training to improve the livelihoods of displaced Syrians in Lebanon and Jordan. The study concludes that there is potential employment of displaced Syrians in the agricultural, construction, and hospitality sectors in both countries, and in the manufacturing sector in Jordan. As such, TVET has the potential to develop market skills for displaced Syrians which they can use to better integrate into their host societies and improve their livelihoods. The Report makes both medium and short-term recommendations to approach the challenge.