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Rabat – In a move aimed at bridging the digital divide and fostering socio-economic growth in Morocco’s rural regions, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has unveiled a new initiative to train young people in digital professions.
The program was formally launched on Tuesday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ouzoud, a town known for its natural beauty and now, increasingly, for its push towards digital innovation.
The MoU was signed by Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, alongside key partners including Bahija Simo, President of the Voice of the Mountain Foundation for Heritage and Sustainable Development.
The event was also attended by Mehdi Kettani, Director General – Representative of the Deposit and Management Fund, and Chafik Lwaryagly, Director General of Maroc Numeric Cluster.
This agreement is a cornerstone of the broader “JobinTech” program, a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping 15,000 young Moroccans with digital skills by 2026.
The program offers free, intensive training courses, ranging from three to six months, in various digital specialties such as software development and data analysis.
Managed by Maroc Numeric Cluster, the initiative is part of Morocco’s strategic efforts to modernize its workforce and capitalize on the global digital economy.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Mezzour highlighted the importance of this initiative in empowering the youth of the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, a rural area with untapped potential in the digital sector.
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The “JobinTech” program is particularly significant for regions like Ouzoud, where access to high-quality training and employment opportunities has historically been limited.
The program’s dual focus on theoretical and practical skills aims to ensure that participants are job-ready upon completion, thereby enhancing their employability in a rapidly evolving job market.
This initiative aligns with the directives of King Mohammed VI, who has called for the acceleration of Morocco’s digital transformation. The King has emphasized the need to harness the global digital boom to benefit the Kingdom’s youth, particularly in regions that have been left behind in the nation’s broader economic development.
