During the inaugural edition of the GITEX Africa technology fair, Moroccan authorities launched the pilot phase of a digital skills training project for young people. One year later, they are committed to expanding it nationwide.

During the second edition of GITEX Africa (May 29-June 31) in Marrakech, Morocco, the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform signed an agreement on Wednesday, May 29, with the country’s Deposit and Consignment Fund, CDG, and Maroc Numeric Cluster to expand the JobInTech program nationwide. The goal is to equip 15,000 young people with digital skills by 2026.

JobInTech offers training programs lasting from 3 to 6 months. These are free of charge, as they are fully funded by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform in partnership with CDG. The aim is to develop a talent pool, support the national digital ecosystem, and provide young people with opportunities to enhance their employability through reskilling and upskilling training.

The national expansion of the project follows the success of its pilot phase, during which over a thousand young people were trained along the Casablanca-Rabat axis, achieving a professional integration rate of around 73%. This implementation is part of the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, which aims to make the kingdom a regional leader in digital education. To this end, Moroccan authorities have formed multiple partnerships with entities such as the Chinese tech firm Huawei, American companies Oracle and Cisco Systems, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The pilot phase of JobInTech was launched during the first edition of GITEX Africa on June 2, 2023. The JobInTech training programs cover various technology segments, including software development, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.

Adoni Conrad Quenum