Participation of the Director of the Center of Excellence for Innovative Projects in the meeting of the Jordanian Minister of Youth with the Directors of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centers
Representing the Jordan University of Science
and Technology, and within the framework of discussing ways of cooperation in
enhancing entrepreneurial programs in the Jordanian Ministry of Youth, the
Director of the Center of Excellence for Innovative Projects, Prof. Muhannad Quwaider,
participated on Wednesday, 11/27/2024, in a meeting of directors and
representatives of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity centers in
Jordanian universities with the Jordanian Minister of Youth, Eng. Yazan AlShdaifat,
in translation of the royal directives included in the Royal Letter of
Assignment that focused on developing youth skills and activating youth and
entrepreneurship centers, harnessing youth energies in construction and
development, providing sports facilities and protecting youth from the scourge
of drugs. AlShdaifat stressed the importance of uniting national efforts to
advance the youth work file and the importance of partnership with Jordanian
universities and investing in entrepreneurship and innovation centers to
support entrepreneurial youth in a way that contributes to creating a
stimulating environment for entrepreneurship and innovation. For his part, Quwaider
appreciated the role played by the Ministry in coordinating and networking with
the centers of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity to unify efforts and
direct young people towards entrepreneurship in business. A set of ideas were
also put forward that would enhance the environment of entrepreneurship and
innovation, with the aim of encouraging the holding of extracurricular
activities that hone the skills of young people and support their talents.