Eni, an Italian multinational energy company, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a 5-year-term cooperation agreement to contribute to boost youth employment in Libya’s Fezzan region.
According to a statement by Eni, the project will benefit 850 trainees, both female and male, and will enhance their professional skills by “supporting and upgrading Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres, which are key to meet skills gap in the labour force within the area.”
“Along with the rehabilitation and equipment of facilities, the initiative will enable the implementation of industry-tailored learning modules to prepare job seekers for job opportunities,” Eni said.
The Italian company said it aims to “create a stronger workforce in key fields, such as agribusiness, connecting the training curricula to the private sectors’ need in the Fezzan region, while also facilitating access to self-employment opportunities.”
“This partnership will address youth unemployment, facilitating the inclusion of the target beneficiaries in the agriculture, construction, and industry sectors, while improving youth prospects through education, training, and employment services,” added the energy company. “Courses will also address life skills, positive communication, and conflict resolution, providing space for social cohesion among youths.”