Strategic Partnership Between Damascus Chamber of Industry and Syrian Business Forum to Advance Vocational Training and Employment

Emphasizing that the recovery of the national economy stems primarily from investing in human capital and building skilled field cadres, a meeting was held at the headquarters of the Chamber of Industry of Damascus and its Countryside. The meeting brought together several board members of the Chamber with a delegation from the Syrian Business Forum to outline a new strategy that moves beyond traditional vocational training frameworks and directly meets the immediate needs of industrial facilities during this pivotal stage.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Moataz Tarabichi, Vice President of the Chamber; Mr. Raeif Al-Sbaie and Mr. Karim Al-Khoja, members of the Chamber's bureau; and Eng. Wafaa Abu Labdeh and Mr. Hassan Daaboul, members of the Chamber's Board of Directors.

The delegation expressed its aspiration to transfer its long-term expertise in the fields of reconstruction and development to Syria by launching practical partnerships. These initiatives focus on aligning training tracks with actual factory requirements, supporting direct employment opportunities, and developing development initiatives that foster effective networking between the business community and supporting entities to yield sustainable projects that fulfill the industrial sector's needs and serve the national economy.

Discussions were spearheaded by an ambitious vision aiming for the geographical expansion of vocational training centers. Chamber board members highlighted the importance of establishing a specialized center in southern Damascus to serve the Kiswah area and its surrounding industrial clusters. This would provide specialized skills to the local workforce and alleviate the burden of high transportation and logistical costs for both workers and facilities, reducing complete reliance on the Chamber's training center located in Adra Industrial City, east of the capital.

Furthermore, the delegation members highlighted several specialized training and employment programs targeting youth, aiming for a placement rate of no less than 80%. This is backed by a strict requirement for rigorous feasibility studies and the selection of competent individuals with positive mindsets to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the projects. The meeting concluded with an agreement to draft memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to promote joint projects and services, ensuring that support and reconstruction efforts are directed toward their rightful beneficiaries while building a resilient national economy

 

4/11/2026