Eighteen African Nations Meet in Oran to Develop Skills
Algeria is hosting the African Skills Olympiad in Oran, bringing together participants from 18 African countries to discuss the development of vocational training systems. The event aims to enhance skills, adapt to digital transformation, and link training to job market needs across the continent.
The African Skills Olympiad, organized by Algeria's Ministry of Vocational Training and Education, has commenced in Oran, drawing approximately 600 participants from 18 African countries. This continental gathering is dedicated to exploring avenues for developing and enhancing vocational and professional education systems, elevating skills to align with digital transformation and artificial intelligence advancements, and fostering connections between training programs, the labor market, and entrepreneurship.
This significant event is organized in partnership with the African Union, the WorldSkills Algeria initiative, and the African Skills Policy Forum. It features the participation of experts, decision-makers, ministers, and young talents from various African nations. A key component is the African Skills Policy Forum, scheduled for November 17 and 18, which involves over 30 ministers and official delegation representatives in collaboration with the African Union. This forum serves as a critical platform for dialogue and the exchange of expertise on modernizing training systems, aligning educational programs with labor market demands, and anticipating future skill requirements, particularly in the fields of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and renewable energies.
Discussions at the ministerial level will focus on strengthening partnerships and facilitating the mutual recognition of qualifications among participating countries. A primary objective is the formulation of the
