The reform of the vocational training system is based on a strategic vision that places the learner’s capabilities at the center, guides the choice of study paths, improves services linked to the training process, and develops training content through modern technologies.
These are the main pillars of the reform, outlined by Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaoued, at the opening of the national conference of directors of institutions under the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training (ATFP).
He emphasized that the purpose of this periodic conference is to unify the vision for employment and vocational training, noting that vocational training is a key lever for employment, with nearly 70% of graduates finding jobs.
Chaoued explained that addressing dysfunctions in the vocational training sector will involve digitizing all administrative services, improving governance over human resources and specialties, and revising and updating training programs to align with labor market needs.
He also stressed the need to modernize training programs to meet market requirements and establish a system to identify training needs at the national and international level.
Over 60,000 learners
“The indicators show growing demand for vocational training,” he said, noting that 1,800 high school graduates enrolled in vocational training centers, with a total of over 60,000 learners across all centers.
Regarding the Communitarian Companies Platform, the minister explained that the first technical phase was completed with the National IT Center, while the second phase, focused on training, will serve applicants, including company promoters and employees, through agency offices nationwide.
Conference goals and ATFP strategy
Elyes Cherif, ATFP Director General, said the conference aims to evaluate performance contracts with training centers, present the 2026 action plan, and outline strategic directions to modernize training programs and centers. It also includes practical workshops on administrative organization and management of ATFP branches.
On the development of training specialties, Cherif noted a twofold approach: updating existing training content across multiple specialties and introducing new specialties aligned with evolving sectors and expanding the capacity of centers to meet growing training demand.
The national conference of ATFP directors follows a series of regional conferences held last August, which assessed the readiness of vocational training centers in terms of rehabilitation and equipment, ensuring the start of the training year under optimal conditions.
