Enhancing the employability of engineering students and graduates in Gaza through better linkages with the private sector

Through a partnership with the Islamic University of Gaza, this 14-month ILO project will support the establishment of an Industry and Community Liaison Center (IUGIC) that will connect the university engineering departments with the private sector. This will be achieved through: (a) providing technical assistance to the private sector with experts from IUG, with a focus on promoting innovation and sharing of know-how in reconstruction; (b) ensuring the participation of the private sector for the upgrading and validation of curricula and their implementation with structured apprenticeships; and (c) facilitating the transition of graduates to the world of work through counselling and job matching.

Project symbol

PAL/15/50/KUW

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

01/03/2014

End date

30/09/2017

Total allocation

286021

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

286021

Development Partners

Kuwait, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour

Country/Countries

State of Palestine

Outcomes

More and better jobs for inclusive growth and improved youth employment prospects