Continuing education: Sekkouri announces major reform by late January

Wednesday 07 January 2026 - 14:00

By: Sahili Aya

Continuing education: Sekkouri announces major reform by late January

Rabat, January 7, 2026 – Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younès Sekkouri, announced that a comprehensive reform of the country’s continuing education system is expected to be finalized by the end of January.

Speaking during oral questions at Parliament on Monday, the minister acknowledged long-standing structural weaknesses that have limited companies and employees from fully benefiting from their training rights. He stressed that concrete progress is now being made after years of stagnation in this area.

Sekkouri explained that the current framework, established under Law No. 60-17 adopted in 2018, failed to gain sufficient consensus among social partners, particularly regarding governance. This lack of agreement delayed implementation and prevented the issuance of key regulatory texts.

According to the minister, the government has placed continuing education at the center of ongoing social dialogue, with the aim of moving beyond the status quo and introducing a more effective and operational governance model. He noted that trade unions and other stakeholders are actively involved in the process.

A new governance formula was agreed upon during the latest round of negotiations held in July and is expected to be officially adopted before the end of January, alongside clear and practical implementation measures.

A strategic challenge

The reform is seen as crucial to restoring business confidence in a system designed to support lifelong learning but remains underutilized. Sekkouri emphasized that regulatory issues are not the only obstacle, pointing to the need for broader engagement from economic actors.

During the same parliamentary session, the minister also addressed concerns related to young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs). He presented the “Tadrîj” program, which aims to integrate up to 100,000 young people into tailored training pathways in partnership with public and private sectors.

In addition, Sekkouri highlighted the precarious working conditions faced by private security and cleaning workers, noting shortcomings in enforcement mechanisms. He confirmed that a comprehensive revision of the Labor Code is underway, with proposals expected before May 1.