Academic Cooperation Between Damascus Chamber of Agriculture and Damascus University to Train Students and Connect Them to the Labor Market

The Damascus and Countryside Chamber of Agriculture organized an extensive field training day for students of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering at Damascus University. The event took place at a leading nursery located on the Damascus International Airport highway, marking the activation of a joint cooperation agreement aimed at engaging students in direct practical training from their first years of study.

The Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. Mohammad Jannan, stressed that this initiative is part of integrated plans to stimulate the agricultural economy and develop production requirements. This approach ensures supporting local products, enhancing export efficiency, and generating foreign currency. Done in cooperation with the Nurseries Committee, this field program aims to bridge the gap between theoretical academic curricula and practical reality. It offers graduates an opportunity to interact with experts and learn production and marketing mechanisms to confidently prepare them for the labor market.

The initiative responded to an urgent need identified by the chamber's advisory cadres to enhance applied training. This first training day was dedicated to students of the Horticulture and Plant Protection departments. Future phases will gradually expand to cover the remaining thirteen specializations, alongside manufacturing and production units.

The field day featured high scientific and environmental value. Students and teaching assistants from the Natural Resources and Environment departments explored applied experiments that open horizons for future projects. Advanced Syrian techniques for relocating and protecting monumental and historical trees—some thousands of years old—were also showcased. These pioneering local expertise have expanded regionally to countries like Turkey, the Maghreb, and Bahrain, while national priority remains focused on protecting Syria's vegetation cover and environmental heritage. The Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to continuing specialized training courses in nurseries, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, and livestock production to support the agricultural foundations of the national economy

18/5/2026

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