Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, along with Mr. Laurent Champaney, Director General of the French School of Arts and Crafts, chaired the Administrative Council meeting of the School of Arts and Crafts in Rabat. The meeting, held at the school’s premises, was dedicated to presenting the institution’s achievements for 2024 and discussing its work program and development prospects for 2025.
The school aims to increase its student body to 190 students in the coming year, focusing on developing advanced technological platforms, particularly the Evolutive Learning Factory. The school also intends to intensify partnerships with industrial actors, seeking to solidify its position as a major center for research and innovation.
During his inspection visit to the institution’s facilities, Minister Mezzour emphasized the importance of young talents in driving the national economy towards innovation and sustainability. He praised the school’s advanced infrastructure and modern pedagogical approaches, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality education aligned with job market requirements.
It’s worth noting that the School of Arts and Crafts in Rabat, launched in 2023, represents a model of strategic partnership between the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade and its French counterpart, École des Arts et Métiers. Since its establishment, the school has successfully met the needs of the Moroccan and African industrial sectors by providing specialized training in engineering and future technologies.
These efforts aim to enhance the competitiveness of national enterprises and create a positive and sustainable impact in the industrial sector. The school also seeks to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals and meeting national and continental needs in training and innovation.
In conclusion, the School of Arts and Crafts in Rabat is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting Morocco’s industrial transformation by preparing a new generation of engineers and innovators capable of facing future challenges and leading the technological and industrial development process in the country.