The Tunisian government has taken a significant step towards addressing unemployment by launching a new initiative aimed at supporting job seekers. On September 24, 2026, the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training, the National Agency for Employment and Independent Work, and the Tunisian Association for Management and Social Balance (TAMSS) signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement aims to enhance vocational training, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities for job seekers.
The agreement was signed under the supervision of the Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chawad. The initiative seeks to contribute to the implementation of national priorities in vocational training, employment, and entrepreneurship. By improving the employability of job seekers and enhancing the relevance of vocational training to labor market needs, the government hopes to reduce unemployment.
The agreement is part of the "Consolidation of Dual Training and Enhancement of Employability and Modernization of the National Professional Integration System" (CHEMIN) project. This project is being implemented in collaboration with the Principality of Monaco. The project aims to support the integration of job seekers into the labor market by providing them with the necessary skills and competencies.
Minister Chawad emphasized the importance of integrating various projects and programs implemented within the framework of international cooperation into the state's orientations in the field of human resource training and qualification. He highlighted the need for good governance and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of programs and projects.
The Executive Director of TAMSS praised the level of cooperation with the Ministry and its structures. She considered the institutional agreement as a new bridge for cooperation that will be implemented at the local and regional levels. The agreement will contribute to the development of competencies and improvement of employability.
The project involves the implementation of a range of structural activities in several institutions under the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training and the National Agency for Employment and Independent Work. These activities include enhancing the pedagogical and technical capacities of trainers and administrative staff in vocational training institutions.
The initiative also aims to support the employability of job seekers by developing their professional and entrepreneurial skills. Additionally, it seeks to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and encourage private initiative among job seekers. The agreement will also identify a list of vocational training centers, employment and independent work offices, and initiative spaces concerned with the project.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has launched an initiative to support job seekers through vocational training, employment, and entrepreneurship.
- The initiative aims to improve the employability of job seekers and enhance the relevance of vocational training to labor market needs.
- The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Principality of Monaco.
