Tunisia's Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training has signed a cooperation agreement with the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training, the National Agency for Employment and Independent Work, and the Tunisian Association for Governance and Social Balance. The agreement aims to implement a project to strengthen dual training, enhance employability, and modernize the national vocational integration system. This project is carried out in collaboration with the Principality of Monaco.

The agreement seeks to contribute to the implementation of national priorities in vocational training, employment, and entrepreneurship. Its objectives include improving the employability of job seekers and enhancing the alignment between vocational training offers and labor market needs. According to the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, this agreement is crucial in supporting the country's efforts to promote employment and entrepreneurship.

The Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaoud, emphasized the importance of integrating all projects and programs carried out 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 measure the impact of these programs. Chaoud's statement underscores the government's commitment to achieving social and economic integration.

The Executive Director of the Tunisian Association for Governance and Social Balance, Shamaa Al-Qarqouri, praised the level of cooperation with the Ministry of Employment and its structures. She noted that this institutional agreement represents a new bridge for cooperation, focusing on local and regional dimensions to contribute to the development of competencies and improvement of employability.

The project to strengthen dual training, enhance employability, and modernize the national vocational integration system involves implementing several structural activities. These activities include enhancing the pedagogical and technical capacities of trainers and administrative staff in vocational training institutions. The project also aims to improve the employability of job seekers by developing their professional and entrepreneurial skills.

The agreement is part of Tunisia's efforts to promote employment and entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of the country's economic challenges. The government has been working to enhance the skills of its workforce and improve the business environment to attract investment and create jobs. The cooperation agreement with the Tunisian Association for Governance and Social Balance reflects the government's commitment to addressing these issues.

The implementation of this project is expected to have a positive impact on the country's employment landscape. By strengthening dual training and enhancing employability, the government aims to reduce unemployment and promote economic growth. The project's success will depend on the effective collaboration between the various stakeholders involved, including the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training, and the National Agency for Employment and Independent Work.

Key points

  • The agreement aims to improve the employability of job seekers and enhance the alignment between vocational training offers and labor market needs.

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