The Office National pour la Promotion de l’Emploi (ONAPE) in Chad organized an information and awareness day on November 2, 2026, at the Radisson Blu hotel in N'Djamena, ahead of the National Employment Forum (FNE) scheduled for November 10-12, 2026. The event aimed to prepare job seekers and project holders to participate actively in the national meeting. The meeting presented the opportunities offered by the FNE, explained the participation modalities, and guided job applicants in their steps.
The second edition of the National Employment Forum, themed "Promotion of youth employment towards future careers," will bring together public authorities, companies, union organizations, technical and financial partners, training actors, and job seekers to discuss youth employment challenges in Chad. The program includes training sessions on job search techniques and designing and setting up projects. The goal is to promote meetings, partnerships, and new professional perspectives.
ONAPE plans to set up an entrepreneurial village through its self-employment counter, where young project holders can present their initiatives and receive support from specialized entrepreneurship advisors to facilitate their implementation. At the launch of the information day, Nassouradine Abakar Kessou, vice-president of the FNE organizing committee, praised the strong mobilization of job seekers and encouraged them to seize the opportunities offered by the forum.
According to Nassouradine Abakar Kessou, over 137 companies have been mobilized, and more than 800 job offers have been collected, along with over 1,500 successful pre-employment internships. The commission is currently working on the collected data. Job seekers have expressed high expectations from the initiative, with Laringa Mariam Christelle, a logistics and transport graduate, hoping to secure employment after the forum.
The National Employment Forum aims to connect young people with professional actors and multiply job market insertion opportunities. Over 3,000 job applicants have been mobilized for the event. The forum will provide a platform for job seekers to interact with companies and organizations, increasing their chances of employment.
The event is expected to promote youth employment and address the challenges faced by young people in the job market. The theme of the forum highlights the importance of preparing young people for future careers and promoting their employment. The participation of various stakeholders, including public authorities, companies, and training actors, is expected to enhance the forum's impact.
The National Employment Forum will provide a unique opportunity for job seekers to access various job offers and career development resources. With over 800 job offers collected and 137 companies participating, the event is expected to be a significant step towards addressing youth unemployment in Chad. The forum's outcomes are expected to contribute to the country's efforts to promote youth employment and economic growth.
Key points
- Over 800 job offers have been collected ahead of the National Employment Forum in Chad.
- The forum aims to connect young people with professional actors and multiply job market insertion opportunities.
- Over 3,000 job applicants have been mobilized for the event.
