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Morocco’s private vocational training sector expands with reforms underway
Morocco’s private vocational training sector has reached a significant milestone, with 1,487 institutes now operating across the country. According to Younes Sekkouri, Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, approximately 740,000 young people are enrolled in vocational training programs nationwide, including over 120,000 in private institutions.
Speaking during a parliamentary session, Sekkouri highlighted the sector's challenges in keeping pace with rapidly evolving fields. The medical and paramedical sector, for example, accommodates nearly 50,000 trainees, a number driven by the expansion of health services and social protection programs. However, the minister acknowledged issues with accreditation and qualification systems in private institutions, identified through a recent survey of over 400 establishments.
To address these challenges, the government plans to overhaul the accreditation process and ease restrictions on evening classes. Starting next year, private institutes will offer evening sessions from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and full-day classes on Saturdays, providing greater accessibility for working individuals and those seeking career changes, particularly in medium-sized cities.
The ministry also aims to update the list of in-demand sectors regularly and improve public-private partnerships. Sekkouri emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two sectors, noting that countries with successful vocational training systems rely on clear governance and joint efforts.
The intense demand for health-related training programs underscores the need for capacity expansion. Sekkouri cited one health program that received 8,000 applications for limited seats, revealing a significant gap in supply. Efforts are underway to scale up the sector while maintaining training quality.
The minister also acknowledged hurdles in providing state support to private vocational training students. The current process is cumbersome for institutions, but the ministry is working to streamline it by linking eligibility to the unified social registry. These reforms aim to enhance accessibility, foster professional development, and meet Morocco’s growing labor market demands.
