Capital Bank announced its support for a specialized training workshop organized by Edraak, a massive open online course (MOOC) platform. The workshop targeted students enrolled in the “Fundamental Financial Skills” specialization and reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting financial literacy and empowering Jordanian youth to enter the labor market with greater confidence and preparedness. The initiative aligns with Capital Bank’s corporate social responsibility program, Deer Malak.

Held over three days, the workshop brought together 50 high-performing male and female students from the program. It focused on practical, hands-on training designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of core financial concepts and demonstrate how these concepts apply to real-world labor market needs.

The workshop forms part of Capital Bank’s broader partnership with Edraak, through which the Bank supported the development and launch of the “Fundamental Financial Skills” specialization. The program aims to equip young people with practical knowledge in sound financial planning and investment fundamentals through a comprehensive learning experience that combines theory with applied practice. This approach enables learners to make informed financial decisions and manage their projects more effectively.

Commenting on the initiative, Touleen Barto, Chief Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer at Capital Bank, expressed the Bank’s pride in its collaboration with Edraak. She noted that the workshop represents the advanced, applied stage of the program and falls under the umbrella of the Deer Malak financial literacy initiative. She emphasized that financial literacy is a key pillar of the Bank’s youth empowerment strategy, driven by its belief that investing in skills and knowledge is a direct investment in young people’s future.

David Lazaro, Director of Edraak, also expressed his pride in the partnership with Capital Bank. He highlighted that the collaboration has resulted in a high-quality training program considered one of the standout initiatives in financial education. He further stressed the importance of collaboration between the banking and education sectors in preparing young people to meet the evolving demands of the labor market.

Since its launch in October 2025, the “Fundamental Financial Skills” specialization supported by Capital Bank has attracted strong interest. By the end of 2025, enrollment reached 38,951 learners. Program data also revealed a strong gender balance, with 53% female and 48% male participants, alongside broad geographic diversity led by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. These results underscore the success of Capital Bank and Edraak’s shared vision to provide inclusive and accessible learning opportunities for all.