The fifth edition of the National Independent Work Day took place in Tunis, Tunisia, on Tuesday, with the aim of promoting job opportunities for university graduates and supporting individual initiatives. The event was organized by the National Engineering School of the University of Manouba, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The event brought together various stakeholders, including academics, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, to discuss ways to enhance the employability of university graduates.
The event was opened by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Monther Belaid, who emphasized the importance of harnessing the skills and talents of Tunisia's youth to drive economic growth and development. Belaid noted that the rapid technological changes taking place globally, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital economy, presented new opportunities for young people to engage in independent work and entrepreneurship.
The fifth edition of the National Independent Work Day coincides with the expected graduation of the first batch of students from the National Engineering School of Manouba during the 2026-2027 academic year. The event aims to move from the diagnostic phase to the actual implementation of new initiatives, including the presentation of a new legal and tax framework for individual work and a draft law on platform economy.
The event also brought together several high-ranking officials, including the Director of the Minister's Office for Employment and Vocational Training, Jihan Qazza, and the President of the University of Manouba, Amer Sharif. Other attendees included the Director of the National Engineering School of Manouba, Imad Ryadh Farah, and the President of the Tunisian Citizens' Confederation, Aslan Ben Rajeb.
The National Independent Work Day is part of a broader effort to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among young people in Tunisia. The event provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to support individual initiatives and enhance the employability of university graduates. It also aims to foster dialogue between academic institutions, public authorities, and economic actors.
According to Minister Belaid, Tunisia has a wealth of talented and skilled young people who have the potential to drive economic growth and innovation. However, the challenge lies in converting these skills into real job opportunities and creating value-added activities that contribute to the country's development.
The event concluded with a call to action to promote independent work and entrepreneurship among young people in Tunisia. The organizers hope that the discussions and outcomes of the event will contribute to the development of new policies and initiatives that support the growth of a vibrant and innovative economy in Tunisia.
Key points
- The event aims to promote job opportunities for university graduates and support individual initiatives.
- The fifth edition of the National Independent Work Day coincides with the expected graduation of the first batch of students from the National Engineering School of Manouba.
- The event provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to support individual initiatives and enhance the employability of university graduates.
