The vocational training and education session for February 2020 is set to commence on Sunday, with over 5,000 new candidates enrolling in the wilaya of Béjaïa. According to the Direction de la formation professionnelle, these new trainees will join the 13,000 existing students across various CFPA and INSFP institutions in the region. The new enrollees have opted for either residential, apprenticeship, or qualifying training modes.
A total of 8,621 educational places have been allocated for this session, spread across more than 170 branches of training and apprenticeship. This represents a significant expansion of vocational training opportunities in Béjaïa, with twenty new specialties being introduced to meet the aspirations of young people and local job market demands. These new specialties include technical fields such as installation of cold equipment and air conditioning, construction work management, and food industry quality control.
Some of the new specialties on offer include "TS en installation équipements froids et climatisation", "Conducteur de travaux bâtiment" at CFPA de Béni Maouche and Bordj Mira, and "Contrôle qualité dans l’industrie agroalimentaire" at CFPA de Sidi Aïch. Additionally, CFPA d’El Kseur will offer "Informatique et base de données" and "Télécommunications", while INSFP de Béjaïa will provide "Informatique et réseaux". Other new additions include "Fromagerie" at CFPA d’Ouzellaguène and "Hôtellerie, restauration et production culinaire" at CFPA Lota.
The introduction of these new specialties aims to equip trainees with relevant skills to meet local job market requirements. By offering training in areas such as "Efficacité énergétique", "Automatisme industriel", and "Arboriculture", the vocational training institutions in Béjaïa seek to address specific industry needs. This expansion of training programs is expected to enhance the employability of graduates and contribute to the region's economic development.
In a significant development, three CFPA institutions will be transformed into Institut national supérieur de la formation professionnelle (INSFP), bringing the total number of INSFPs in Béjaïa to five. The CFPA de Bordj Mira will focus on building and public works, while CFPA d’El Kseur will specialize in computer science and serigraphy. The CFPA d’Akbou will offer training in electronics, electrical engineering, and textiles, among other areas.
These new INSFPs will primarily offer training at the higher technician level, providing students with advanced skills in their chosen fields. This upgrade of vocational training institutions is expected to improve the quality of education and training in Béjaïa, enabling graduates to compete more effectively in the job market. The transformation of these institutions reflects the Algerian government's efforts to strengthen vocational training and address youth unemployment.
The February 2020 session of vocational training in Béjaïa marks a significant milestone in the region's education and training landscape. With over 5,000 new trainees enrolling and twenty new specialties being introduced, this session promises to provide young people with valuable skills and enhance their employability. As the Algerian government continues to invest in vocational training, the future prospects of young people in Béjaïa and beyond look promising.
Key points
- Over 5,000 new trainees are expected to enroll in vocational training programs in Béjaïa for the February 2020 session.
- Twenty new specialties have been introduced to meet local job market demands and aspirations of young people.
- Three CFPA institutions will be transformed into INSFP, offering advanced training at the higher technician level.
