Sana'a - SABA:
The Minister of Education and Scientific Research, Hassan Al-Saadi, inspected the progress of educational and training activities at the Baghdad Industrial Technical Institute in the capital municipality today.
Accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Secondary Education, Dr. Zaid Al-Haddour, Minister Al-Saadi observed the practical training of vocational high school students from Hayel School at the Baghdad Industrial Technical Institute. This initiative falls under the Partnership and Twinning Program launched by the ministry as a first phase across three model schools and three vocational/technical institutes in the capital.
The minister and his delegation received a briefing from the institute’s dean, Abdulrazzaq Qais, and his deputies on the training process, challenges, and proposed solutions. They confirmed that students from Hayel School’s vocational track are undergoing hands-on training at the institute in computer technology and automotive mechanics.
Minister Al-Saadi praised this pioneering step, highlighting its success in launching the Vocational High School Program as a first phase in seven schools nationwide, offering specialized disciplines aligned with labor market needs.
He noted that the program’s initial rollout in three model schools and three vocational/technical institutes in the capital reflects the ministry’s strategy to establish specialized vocational secondary education. This approach aims to keep pace with developments, meet aspirations, and produce skilled graduates capable of contributing to construction and development efforts.