Fatshimetrie, October 27, 2024 – The first edition of the Vocational Training Fair in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be remembered as a revolutionary event that highlights the importance of education and training for the sustainable development of the country. This event, closed by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, marked a significant step in the vision of Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, thus placing the vocational training sector at the heart of national priorities.
In her speech, the Prime Minister underlined the government’s commitment to the development of skills and employability of young Congolese people, considering vocational training as an essential lever for economic growth and improving the living conditions of the population. By organizing this fair under the theme “Vocational training, lever for the development of human capital”, the government has shown its willingness to work towards promoting the competitiveness of businesses, creating jobs, reducing unemployment and social inequalities.
The presence of thousands of visitors at this event and the active participation of many national and international organizations testify to the importance given to vocational training in the DRC. The quality discussions and panels addressed crucial themes such as urban sanitation, youth empowerment, agricultural development, thus highlighting the cross-cutting impact of vocational training on various sectors of society.
The Minister of Vocational Training, Marc Ekila, stressed the importance of this first edition of the fair as a commendable initiative aimed at creating more decent jobs and promoting inclusive and sustainable development. The recommendations resulting from this event highlight the need to strengthen vocational training in innovative sectors, promote partnerships between businesses and training institutions, and invest in the construction and rehabilitation of quality educational institutions.
The Vocational Training Fair is now a major institutional activity in the DRC, called to be held every year to assess the progress made in the development of the country’s human capital. By inviting the various stakeholders to commit to the success of future editions, Minister Ekila shows his confidence in the potential of vocational training to contribute significantly to the sustainable development of the DRC.
In short, this first edition of the Vocational Training Fair in the DRC marks the beginning of a new era for education and training in the countryBy emphasizing the importance of vocational training as a lever for development, this event paves the way for innovative and promising initiatives for the future of Congolese youth and the social progress of the nation.