The ENG- INC project has come to strengthen the capacity and quality of higher education in engineering to respond to increased demand for qualified engineers by the new global economy. Concentrating on the critical gaps of engineering curricula, it shall provide a better understanding both in practical and theoretical knowledge toward professional success. Strategic integration in the innovation of teaching will encompass not only academic improvement but also the assurance of employability by affording the students hands-on experiences that can meet today's industrial demands through the incorporation of virtual and remote labs, problem-based learning, and ECTS. The project will promote knowledge transfer and the elaboration of customized training programs for both academic staff and students through active collaboration with European higher education institutions recognized for their expertise in modern teaching methodologies. In this way, it will bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the needs of industry, making graduates capable of meeting the challenges of local and regional labor markets, especially those that are growing fast, such as technology and sustainable engineering. The latent message of this project, therefore, is inclusiveness. Equal attention will, therefore, be paid to the disabled, underprivileged, and deprived groups so as to allow them equal chances to compete at better opportunities with others. The project includes accessible learning tools, adaptive technologies, and support systems that reduce barriers to access and allow all students, especially the targeted ones, to benefit from the improved curriculum and methodologies.
Objectives
The project aims to achieve transformative change in engineering education across Jordan and Palestine through five interconnected strategic objectives:
1. Modernization of Engineering Education Systems
To transform traditional engineering education paradigms through integration of innovative pedagogical frameworks and digital technologies, aligned with EU standards and industry requirements.
2. Enhancement of Graduate Employability
To bridge the systemic gap between academic outcomes and labor market demands through comprehensive career development frameworks and industry-aligned competency development.
3. Strengthening Industry-Academic Collaboration
To establish sustainable ecosystems for knowledge exchange and innovation between educational institutions and industry partners, promoting regional economic development.
4. Advancement of Educational Equity
To ensure inclusive access to quality engineering education through systematic removal of barriers for underserved populations and implementation of adaptive learning solutions.
5. Facilitation of International Academic Integration
To enhance regional and international academic mobility through standardization of educational frameworks and establishment of sustainable collaboration mechanisms.
Each objective incorporates specific metrics for evaluation and aligns directly with the call's priorities regarding educational innovation, workforce development, and regional integration.
The project's intervention framework is designed to address systemic challenges while ensuring sustainable, measurable impact across multiple stakeholder groups, directly contributing to both EU Global Gateway Strategy objectives and regional development priorities.