In the Senegalese town of Gossas, a 72-hour event aimed at promoting professional training and employment opportunities kicked off on September 19. The initiative, led by the Fund for Financing Professional and Technical Training (3FPT) and the Employment Directorate, seeks to bridge the gap between public services and local populations. By providing information, guidance, and direct exchanges, the event enables young people, women, and project leaders to learn about available training opportunities, financing mechanisms, and support systems for employment.
At the 3FPT stand, discussions centered on financing options for professional training, access conditions, and enrollment procedures. Meanwhile, the Employment Directorate presented its orientation and support mechanisms for integration into the workforce. This proximity-based approach addresses a crucial challenge: allowing people to better understand public services and know how to access them. For many young people and women, access to information is the first step towards training, qualification, or employment.
On September 20, the initiative "One ASC, Various Professions" was presented to stakeholders. The 3FPT aims to utilize the associative movement to expand access to training and integration. The event, chaired by 3FPT Director-General Souleye Kane, brought together youth leaders, ASC representatives, women, and local actors. By leveraging the associative movement, particularly in neighborhoods and localities, the 3FPT seeks to disseminate information and identify qualification needs.
During the meeting, the Director-General outlined the 3FPT's support systems and actions implemented in the Gossas department between 2021 and 2026. A special program for the 107 sports and cultural associations (ASCs) in the department was also announced. Participants shared concerns about qualification and integration, prompting the 3FPT to announce the upcoming distribution of certificates to 800 women trained in Gossas.
The Employment Directorate is participating in the event, which will run until September 21. Both structures share a common approach: bringing public services closer to the population and facilitating access to information, training, and integration mechanisms. The event was attended by the Director-General of Employment, the Youth Inspector, and representatives of the ODCAV, Zone 1, and Gossas ASCs, as well as women's GIEs from Diandéré.
Through these 72 hours, Gossas has become a hub for exchanges between the population and employment and training stakeholders. This proximity-based approach aims to transform information into concrete opportunities for young people and women. Key stakeholders, including Papa Abdoulaye Sy, are present at the event.
The 3FPT's initiative demonstrates its commitment to supporting the development of Gossas' youth and women. By providing accessible information and training opportunities, the organization aims to foster a more inclusive and skilled workforce. The event's success will be measured by its impact on the local community, particularly in terms of increased access to training and employment opportunities.
Key points
- The 3FPT's initiative "One ASC, Various Professions" aims to utilize the associative movement to expand access to training and integration.
- A special program for the 107 sports and cultural associations (ASCs) in the Gossas department was announced.
- The 3FPT will distribute certificates to 800 women trained in Gossas.
