Keywords: Vocational training


OFPPT board approves the 2026 action plan

The Board of Directors of the Office de la Formation Professionnelle et de la Promotion du Travail (OFPPT) has approved the institution’s 2026 action plan and budget during meetings chaired by Minister Younes Sekkouri, in the presence of Director General Loubna Tricha, representatives of employers,......

Bayt Mal Al-Qods agency launches broad social campaign ahead of Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency has rolled out a wide-ranging social support campaign aimed at assisting vulnerable families in Al-Qods (Jerusalem) and its surrounding areas. The initiative, launched in the Holy City, forms part of the agency’s annual......

Morocco’s private vocational training sector expands with reforms underway

Morocco’s private vocational training sector has reached a significant milestone, with 1,487 institutes now operating across the country. According to Younes Sekkouri, Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, approximately 740,000 young people are......

Morocco launches new digital system for professional scholarships

Rabat, September 11, 2025 – Morocco has introduced a new digital system to manage professional scholarships, aiming to streamline processes, ensure transparency, and speed up payments for trainees across the country. A tripartite agreement was signed in Rabat between the Ministry of Economic Inclusion,......

Morocco and Iraq strengthen cooperation on employment and economic inclusion

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Moroccan and Iraqi officials met in Rabat to discuss ways to deepen cooperation in the fields of employment, economic inclusion, and vocational training. The meeting brought together Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younes......

Morocco’s initiative to safeguard handicraft heritage through vocational training

Morocco’s Secretary of State for Handicrafts, Lahcen Saadi, recently highlighted the alarming decline of traditional Moroccan handicrafts. During a session of oral questioning at the House of Representatives, Saadi emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold these vital elements of Morocco’s......

Morocco advances its video game industry with new agreements

Morocco is taking significant strides to enhance its video game industry through two pivotal partnership agreements aimed at fostering sector development in the North African nation. These agreements represent a crucial milestone in the country's ambition to cultivate this promising sector. The......

Mauritania seeks to benefit from Morocco’s vocational training expertise

Mauritania is turning to Morocco for its expertise in vocational training to accelerate its development of job-oriented programs. This collaboration comes as part of broader efforts to build strong economic ties between the two North African nations. During the Mauritanian-Moroccan Parliamentary Economic......

Morocco's new initiative to enhance job prospects for youth without diplomas

The Moroccan government has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at improving job prospects for youth lacking formal qualifications. This groundbreaking program marks a significant shift in employment strategies, focusing on inclusion and practical support for a demographic that has often been overlooked. In......