Morocco launches national mentorship program to expand women’s digital careers

Thursday 05 March 2026 - 11:20

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco launches national mentorship program to expand women’s digital careers

Morocco has moved forward with a national mentorship initiative aimed at strengthening digital inclusion for young women, marking the operational start of a program led by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform in partnership with Capgemini.

Announced in Rabat on March 4, the program forms part of the broader “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy and seeks to improve access for women to careers in technology. The initiative connects female university students with professional mentors and provides them with early exposure to the digital industry through internships and career guidance.

Participants were selected from five university centers across the country, including Abdelmalek Essaadi University in Tangier, the Faculty of Sciences and Technology in Settat at Hassan I University, the Faculty of Sciences and Technology in Mohammedia at Hassan II University, Dhar El Mehraz University in Fez, and ENSA Khouribga. Mentors are drawn from Capgemini’s female leadership network, who volunteered to support the initiative.

More than 80 percent of the selected students are scheduled to begin internships at Capgemini starting in March, giving them direct professional experience alongside mentoring sessions designed to guide their transition into the technology sector.

Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, said the country’s digital transformation depends on broader participation in technological fields. She stressed that improving access for young women is essential to building a competitive and inclusive digital economy.

Capgemini Morocco Managing Director Badra Hamdaoua said the initiative demonstrates how collaboration between public institutions and private companies can accelerate professional opportunities for young talent. According to her, mentorship programs help expand professional networks and create pathways for women to enter high-demand technology roles.

The program combines several forms of support, including individual mentoring, professional networking, career guidance, and workshops focused on soft skills, artificial intelligence, leadership, and employability. Organizers say this structure is intended to help participants move beyond academic learning and gain practical knowledge of the technology industry.

Mentors involved in the program say the initiative creates long-term professional relationships that can guide students as they begin their careers. Participants also report that the mentorship experience offers direct insights into digital professions and provides clearer pathways into the job market.

The mentorship initiative is part of a wider set of measures being implemented by the ministry to build an inclusive digital ecosystem. These efforts include talent development programs, training initiatives, and projects designed to connect academic research with industry needs.

Officials presented the first stage of the program during an institutional event held in Rabat ahead of International Women’s Rights Day. The gathering brought together representatives from the ministry, Capgemini executives, university leaders, and participating mentor and mentee pairs to review early progress and highlight the program’s nationwide reach.