Central

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education plan and manage the vocational training programme, in which students can be enrolled during their secondary education. Sixteen ministries are involved in vocational training, but planning of the programme is managed by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education (for 35% and 20% of establishments, respectively).

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Regional

The governorates are involved in implementing vocational training programmes drawn up by central government.

Local

Local councils are involved in implementing vocational training programmes drawn up by central government.

Responsible ministries/bodies:

Ministry of Education 

Sources:

Ministry of Education website

European Training Foundation, "Vocational Education and Training in Syria and its Relevance to the Labour Market" (2003), available at: http://www.etf.europa.eu/web.nsf/(RSS)/C125782B0048D6F6C125700D003FDEB6?OpenDocument&LAN=EN (in english)