This Case Study addresses the high youth unemployment rates in Jordan. They are reaching an unprecedented 48% and women’s labour force participation is at 14%, one of the lowest in the world. Digital Opportunity Trust Jordan (DOT Jordan) created the Digital Skills Programme to bridge the digital divide and enhance young women and men’s employability, digital engagement, and reach the most vulnerable and unserved in the country.
Impact / Outcome
The Digital Skills Programme has led to more youth being prepared for jobs of the future with digital skills. 3,933 participants have completed or are in the process of completing the Digital Skills Programme. 5,337 training opportunities have been provided to youth. 72% of participants identifying as women, worked towards bridging the gender digital divide for young women and girls
40 trainers, 15 identifying as women, worked towards delivering programmes and ensuring women and girls are included and feel safe.
Funding sources
Fully Private
Key Metrics
Designed in partnership with the private sector and young people’s needs and wants, the programme is curated to provide a wide range of digital skills training, in basic digital literacy microwork, data management, design and social media management, website development, e-commerce, programming and mobile application development.
Operating model
Fully privateYear published
01 October 2022 
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)