What Education For Employment-Jordan does

Education For Employment-Jordan (EFE-Jordan) is a locally registered non-profit organization founded in 2006 and headquartered in Amman. It is the Jordanian affiliate of the Education for Employment Global network, which operates sister organizations across the Middle East and North Africa. EFE-Jordan delivers workforce development programming to unemployed Jordanian and Syrian youth, with a cumulative base of 46,000+ graduates and a reported 80% placement rate in jobs; approximately 70-80% of beneficiaries are female. The organization runs four core programs — Job Training & Placement (JT&P), Entrepreneurship Training, the university-focused 'Finding a Job is a Job' work readiness course, and Freelance Training — delivered across all Jordanian governorates. It also operates two physical training centers: the Abdali Mall Recruitment and Training Center (AMRTC) and the Makarem Academy in Ayla, both of which generate ancillary revenue through room rentals to external organizations.

EFE-Jordan does not develop proprietary technology. Its delivery model relies on in-person training curricula, donor-funded cohort management, employer partnerships for placement, and a digital e-learning platform co-developed with Accenture under the AFD-funded Amal project. The technology stack is therefore standard NGO tooling rather than a differentiated asset. The go-to-market motion is community-led, reaching beneficiaries through referrals, employer partnerships, and direct outreach via a dedicated Sourcing Department; programs are free to participants.

The business model is donor-funded: EFE-Jordan receives grants from a diversified base of 25+ international donor organizations spanning bilateral agencies (FCDO, USAID, AFD, GIZ, MEPI, Government of Canada, Netherlands Embassy), multilateral institutions (EU, EBRD, UNDP, UN Women), and philanthropic foundations (Boeing Foundation, Alwaleed Philanthropies, Open Society Foundations, Drosos, Stavros Niarchos, NAMA, and others). Corporate partnerships with Abdali Mall and Ayla Oasis Development Company underwrite the physical training infrastructure. EFE-Jordan employs 66 staff and generates supplementary, non-program revenue through facility rentals at AMRTC and Makarem Academy. Pricing is not charged to beneficiaries and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Education For Employment-Jordan

Legal name

Education For Employment-Jordan

Website

https://efejordan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Education For Employment-Jordan is a 2006-founded non-profit in Amman that delivers vocational, entrepreneurship, and freelance training to 46,000+ unemployed Jordanian and Syrian youth, funded by 25+ international donors and operating two physical training centers across Jordan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Communication, Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Skills (EDAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development training
• Youth employment programs
• Vocational skills training
• Entrepreneurship education
• Job placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donor Funding: As a non-profit organization, EFE-Jordan operates primarily through funding from international donor organizations and government agencies. The organization builds and maintains partnerships with donors to provide training programs and support for unemployed youth.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EFE-Jordan provides free vocational and job-readiness training, entrepreneurship education, and job placement services to unemployed Jordanian youth, with a particular focus on women. Programs are delivered through two dedicated training centers (AMRTC and Makarem Academy) and across all Jordanian governorates, and are funded by international development donors. The organization also rents out training center facilities to external parties.

Product overview

EFE-Jordan operates a portfolio of four interconnected training programs delivered across all Jordanian governorates. The core offerings include: (1) Job Training & Placement (JT&P) - the flagship sector-specific technical and soft skills program leading to employment; (2) Entrepreneurship Training - supporting micro-enterprise creation with mentorship and seed funding; (3) Finding a Job is a Job Training - a work readiness course for university students covering job search skills; and (4) Freelance Training - preparing youth for gig economy work in sectors like data analysis and software engineering. The organization also operates two physical training centers (AMRTC and Makarem Academy) providing facilities for programs and room rentals. All programs serve Jordanian and Syrian youth and are designed to connect beneficiaries directly with employment or self-employment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Job Training & Placement A flagship program that delivers market-relevant vocational skills training to unemployed Jordanian youth (with strong focus on women) and places graduates into private-sector jobs through EFE-Jordan's employer partner network. Targets youth seeking entry-level employment.
• Entrepreneurship Training A training program equipping unemployed Jordanian youth with the skills needed to launch and run their own businesses, including business planning, financial literacy, and practical startup support. Targets aspiring young entrepreneurs rather than job-seekers.
• Finding a Job is a Job Training A short-format training program that teaches unemployed Jordanian youth practical job-search skills, including CV writing, interview preparation, and job-hunting techniques, to accelerate their path to employment. Targets job-ready candidates who need structured guidance in their search.
• Freelance Training A training program that prepares unemployed Jordanian youth for freelance and self-employment, covering freelance platforms, client management, and income generation. Targets youth seeking non-traditional employment pathways.
• Training Center Rental (AMRTC and Makarem Academy) Rental services for EFE-Jordan's two dedicated training facilities (AMRTC and Makarem Academy) in Amman, made available to external organizations for training sessions, events, and meetings. Generates supplementary revenue to support EFE-Jordan's non-profit mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46,000+ graduates trained since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EFE Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFE-Jordan is part of the global Education for Employment network with locally managed organizations in Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia, with support offices in Europe, USA, and UAE.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft Steinfurt WarendorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman craft association partnering on 'My Craft is My Mark' skilled trades campaign.
• Jordanian Ministry of LabourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry collaborating on skilled crafts campaign and vocational training standards.
• Technical and Vocational Skills Development CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian government body overseeing TVET standards and collaborating on training programs.
• AccentureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided e-learning platform design for the 'Amal' project, enabling 360 youth to improve employment skills through digital training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization with significant youth employment and economic development programming including in Jordan. Comparable donor ecosystem and program areas, but operates broader humanitarian mandate beyond workforce development.

Direct peers

• Injaz Jordan: Jordanian non-profit focused on youth workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and job skills training; closely comparable mission, beneficiary base (Jordanian youth), and private-sector partnership model.
• Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator: South African non-profit tackling youth unemployment through skills training, placement, and employer partnerships. Comparable target beneficiary (disadvantaged youth), employer-aligned model, and outcome measurement focus.
• Generation: Global non-profit providing free, employer-aligned training and job placement in growth sectors, reaching 100,000+ graduates worldwide. Comparable model of employer-driven curriculum, tuition-free training, and measurable placement outcomes.
• EFE Morocco: SEFE Morocco is the EFE Global Network's Moroccan affiliate, providing job training, entrepreneurship, and placement services to unemployed MENA youth with identical program structure.
• EFE Palestine: EFE Palestine operates the same vocational training, entrepreneurship, and job placement programs for youth in the Palestinian territories under the same donor-funded model.
• EFE Egypt: Sister organization within the EFE Global Network delivering identical youth workforce development, entrepreneurship, and job placement programs in Egypt. Operates with the same donor-supported model and program architecture.

Broad incumbents

• International Youth Foundation: Global non-profit supporting youth workforce development, education, and leadership programs across 100+ countries. Overlapping mission area with broader geographical scope and serves as a partner/funder organization in the same ecosystem.
• EFE Global: Parent non-profit network overseeing EFE affiliates across MENA and global support offices. Broader organization with shared mission, donor relationships, and program methodology across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• Al Jisr Foundation: Omani non-profit focused on education-to-employment pathways, vocational training, and youth workforce development in the GCC. Similar development-focused model targeting employability outcomes in the broader MENA region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EFE_jor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jefefoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/EFEJor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/efe-jordan
• Instagraminstagram.com/efe.jordan?igshid=1meeiocddyvz2

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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