On a working visit to Blida Province, Minister of Vocational Training Nassima Arhab and Minister of Youth Moustafa Hidaoui emphasized bolstering coordination between their sectors to better support young people, foster entrepreneurship, and align training programs with labor market demands. The field outing also involved inspecting several training facilities and sports infrastructure projects designed to provide youth with spaces for learning, initiative, and personal growth.
In the vocational training domain, the minister and her delegation toured multiple sites, including the National Specialized Vocational Training Institute for Food Industries in Sidi Abdelkader. Officials presented the current state and future outlook of vocational training and education in the province, followed by a lab tour and an exhibition showcasing achievements by sector graduates.
The visit launched a training program for a cohort of probationary instructors at EPIC Mitidja Nadhafa, alongside showcasing entrepreneurial project proposals crafted by graduates and endorsed by the National Agency for Entrepreneurship Support and Development (NESDA). It concluded with certificates awarded to several trainees.
The minister also met with sector instructors, addressed their concerns, and provided clarifications. The delegation inspected learning conditions at Venus Laboratories, reviewing practical training curricula and their alignment with workforce needs.
In Bougara commune, Ms. Arhab visited the National Specialized Vocational Training Institute for Agriculture, including its practical workshops and model farm.
For his part, the Youth Minister toured a neighborhood sports complex project in Beni Tamou commune, advancing at 95% completion. In Bouarfa, the delegation inspected a local sports complex under construction in the Driouch neighborhood—now 70% complete and slated for delivery in June 2026—offering modern athletic facilities for regional youth.
On this occasion, Mr. Hidaoui stressed that “the youth sector places special emphasis on guiding and structuring young people by providing tailored spaces for their activities and support, while encouraging youth initiatives that promote community life and enhance participation in public affairs.”
Immediately following a collective iftar organized under the 3rd “Bravo Jeunesse” edition with volunteers from the Bendjelloul Association, Mr. Hidaoui presided over the closing ceremony of the Women’s Empowerment Fair. Held in a festive atmosphere, the event celebrated Algerian women’s roles and contributions to national development and nation-building.