Success Stories
Hilda secures job, through the operational training program within YouthPower
Hilda Khader spent 8 months in vain searching for employment or a training opportunity. She finally landed a one-year internship implemented by Partners for Good (PfG) that helped her secure a job and learn how to change for the better.
Holding a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Hilda received renewable energy training under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jordan YouthPower program, managed by the nonprofit Global Communities organization. During the internship, she trained and worked with the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund.
“I have learned a lot from that experience, becoming more aware of labor market realities, which are entirely different from what I studied,”
Said Hilda, 24
Under the ongoing internship, PfG has provided more than 100 young men and woman with training opportunities, either integrated with donor-funded programs or through using its own resources.
The selection process is rigorous. PfG communicates with target youths, and announces training opportunities agreed on with host enterprises in the private sector, before conducting a thorough assessment of candidates.
“The internship enhanced my understanding of various professional and technical aspects of my field. I also gained practical experience in management of large projects,”
Hilda Explained
She now works in network engineering at telecommunications operator, Zain, in Jordan. “When you get an opportunity, do not waste it because it could be good for you,” Hilda advised youths.
“Set realistic expectations … the experience you gain during the internship changes you for the better.”
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