"The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) was established in 1976 as a semi-autonomous organization under the management of the Minister of Labor. The main roles of VTC are to provide vocational training opportunities for the technical workforce of Jordan through upgrading professional skills in a workplace and providing vocational training through apprenticeship schemes, training programs and intensive short course training. The VTC operates more than 45 vocational centers and technical institutions throughout Jordan. Presently, the VTC manages 11 centers which specialize in hotel and tourism training." (Jordan Tourism Development Project -Siyaha-, 2006)