The government introduced Thursday a comprehensive employment plan aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of the labor market.
Minister of Employment, Younes Sekkouri, presented the draft of this strategic initiative, emphasizing the government’s commitment to revitalizing the economy and reducing joblessness.
To tackle emerging labor market issues, the government has allocated an exceptional budget of 14 billion dirhams for 2025, targeting challenges linked to climate change, economic disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, and geopolitical crises that have shaken global stability.
During a Cabinet meeting chaired by Head of government Aziz Akhannouch, Sekkouri highlighted the participatory approach taken in crafting this plan, noting that “the government conducted extensive consultations with productive and social sectors, including various stakeholders such as employers represented by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM).” This collaborative effort, spanning six months, allowed for a comprehensive diagnosis of the labor market and precise identification of intervention initiatives.
The employment plan is structured around three key pillars. The first focuses on stimulating investment by encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to create jobs through a new governmental initiative, complementing the Investment Pact while maintaining support for large-scale investments.
The second pillar restructures active employment programs to include non-graduates, expanding job market access with the support of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC).
Sekkouri explained, “this offer will be reinforced by a new apprenticeship training program targeting multiple sectors.” The third pillar targets rural employment, with initiatives designed to support small farmers and livestock breeders through local income-generating projects, aiming to stabilize and create jobs in rural communities.
The plan includes measures to reduce school dropout rates, restructure training pathways, and implement data-driven governance to align educational outcomes with market needs. The government has also committed to mobilizing various departments and strategic partners under contractual agreements, with oversight by an interministerial committee led by the Head of government .
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