فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
During the weekly oral questions session in the House of Representatives, a member of parliament raised significant concerns about the rising unemployment rates among young people and women in Morocco, particularly in rural areas and smaller cities. She highlighted that this issue has become more apparent due to multiple factors, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and consecutive years of drought. These factors have had a direct effect on workers in the agricultural sector, leading to higher unemployment rates and widening the gap between rural youth and urban areas.
The deputy also mentioned that the government has taken steps to address this challenge, including supporting training centers and enhancing the appeal of employment across various sectors. She called for the establishment of a vocational training center in the city of Asilah, which has suffered from neglect in previous administrations. She noted that the city’s youth face a lack of opportunities, whether they have qualifications or not, and many are unable to find real job prospects.
In response to these concerns, Younes Skouri, Minister of Economic Integration and Small Businesses, emphasized that the government is implementing several measures and programs to combat unemployment. Among the key initiatives is the second phase of the “Awrash” program, which aims to provide job opportunities for youth. The minister explained that the government has allocated a financial grant of 1500 dirhams for each person working on a project contributing to youth integration into the labor market for a minimum period of 12 months.
Skouri further explained that the ministry is working to achieve sustainable employment by supporting businesses that hire young people. He assured that the government is focusing on collaborating with companies to ensure decent wages for youth as part of the program that promotes sustainable work over temporary employment. He also mentioned that the outcomes have been positive, with around 22,000 individuals finding jobs through these programs in a very short time.
The minister also noted that businesses have requested an extension of these programs, as they help cover part of the salaries through the grant. Skouri announced that the government would continue to support these financial initiatives, allocating 1 billion dirhams in 2025 to fund more such programs. He pointed out that around 900,000 people in Morocco have no formal qualifications, making them eligible to benefit from these and future programs.
source : fesnews media
