The Algerian province of Constantine has announced the launch of 11,000 vocational training seats for the upcoming academic year. According to Abd al-Karim Idris, Director of Vocational Education and Training in Constantine, the new training programs include 11 new specialties. These programs aim to provide young people with the skills needed to enter the workforce.
The new specialties on offer include digital activities, such as artificial intelligence and e-commerce. The e-commerce training program, offered at the National Institute of Specialized Training in Zigoud Youcef, focuses on teaching students how to buy and sell online, create e-commerce platforms, and manage digital payments. This program is designed to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the digital economy.
The province's vocational training centers have published a list of available specialties, which include fields related to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The National Institute of Specialized Training in Ali Mangi, which has been converted into an excellence center for pharmaceutical industries, offers four specialties in the pharmaceutical field. These include quality control, pharmaceutical production, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
In addition to the pharmaceutical field, the province is also offering training programs in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. The Constantine Regional Annex of the National Center for Vocational Training and Education at a Distance offers a training program in artificial intelligence engineering, also known as "prompt engineering." This program aims to equip students with the skills needed to design and develop AI systems.
Other training programs on offer in Constantine include cybersecurity, network and computer systems administration, and digital entrepreneurship. The province has organized several open days to promote the available training programs and provide information to young people about the different specialties on offer.
The launch of these vocational training programs is part of the Algerian government's efforts to promote economic development and provide young people with the skills needed to enter the workforce. The programs are designed to meet the needs of the labor market and provide students with practical skills that can be applied in a variety of industries.
The registration period for the vocational training programs has been extended until the end of September. Young people interested in enrolling in these programs can register through the "Tekoum" platform, which provides information on the available training programs and the registration process.
Key points
- 11,000 vocational training seats are available in Constantine province for the upcoming academic year.
- 11 new specialties have been added to the vocational training programs, including digital activities and pharmaceuticals.
- The training programs aim to provide young people with the skills needed to enter the workforce and meet the needs of the labor market.
