AMMAN — A total of 14,422 people
have begun new jobs through the government-sponsored “
Tashgheel” program
launched in April 2022 under agreements with 829 private-sector institutions.
According to data obtained by the Jordan
News Agency (Petra), 7,630 women and 6,792 men have received employment places
through the program since April 2022 —1,114
of whom are beneficiaries of the
National Aid Fund.
The program, which aims to offer 60,000
private-sector jobs, has so far provided 43,933 job openings, while a total of
43,076 job-seekers have registered for the program.
Applicants are employed in accordance with
employers' needs and through coordination with economic sector representatives.
Under the scheme, those employed by
private sector entities will receive JD130
monthly wage subsidies for a maximum of six months, provided that the employer
offers the employee a one-year contract at least.
Moreover, the program also involves a JD10
contribution to the worker's monthly social security premium, and a similar
amount as a
transportation allowance for a maximum of six months.
The program called on job-seekers to
register by visiting employment departments across the Kingdom or service
centers announced via the link:
www.tashgheel.gov.jo.
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