For over six months, they learned to transform an idea into a concrete project. The initiative spearheaded jointly by the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education alongside the association INJAZ Algeria concluded Monday, following the gathering of 358 trainees around entrepreneurship, innovation, and project creation.
Under the patronage of the Minister of Vocational Training and Education, Nacima Arhab, this scheme, organized for the first time in this structure, mobilized 20 vocational institutes and training centers representing several wilayas across the nation. Throughout six months, participants benefited from a curriculum of supervision, training, and guidance designed to refine their concepts and measure them against the requirements of an operational enterprise.
At the conclusion of this trajectory, 12 teams and projects secured their berths in the final round. Candidates presented initiatives showcasing their capability to leverage acquired skills and convert their concepts into solutions bearing economic and social value.
Four distinctions rewarded the finalist ventures, reflecting the diversity of approaches cultivated over the course of the curriculum. These included the Best Company award, the Best Innovation award, the Best Product award, and the Best Social Impact award.
In her address, Minister Nacima Arhab commended the dedication of trainees and the involvement of instructors, supervisors, and administrative personnel from participating institutions, as well as the collaborative work accomplished with INJAZ Algeria and corporate partners, particularly Condor.
The minister specifically underscored “the importance of continuing support for initiatives that enable young individuals to discover their potential, develop their ideas, and obtain the necessary tools to transition from the conceptual stage to that of a functional venture.”
She further noted that this experience illustrates the merit of closer cooperation between the vocational training sector and the corporate ecosystem. According to her, the partnership with INJAZ Algeria serves to strengthen the integration of training establishments within their economic environment and further embed an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation among youth.
This approach also seeks to supplement technical and vocational learning with new skill sets capable of smoothing entry into the professional realm and opening avenues toward personal venture creation.
Over 350 trainees, 12 projects in the final
Gathering 358 participants from 20 establishments, the initiative favored extended mentorship over a brief competition. The six months of training enabled students to refine their ideas, clarify their scope, and build ventures presented at the journey’s end.
The 12 squads selected for the finals thus defended proposals across four distinct categories, covering business models, innovation, product design, and social impact. This setup served to highlight diverse profiles and ideas emerging from various vocational training centers.
The variety of presented ventures also demonstrated the intent to align instruction with market realities and economic demands, equipping young trainees with capabilities extending beyond purely technical instruction.
Beyond the award distribution, the initiative aims to establish a novel paradigm for vocational education, wherein the training institute becomes a catalyst for emerging ideas and initiative support.
For the sector, the goal is allowing trainees not merely to acquire trade knowledge, but also to build the capacity to conceptualize, undertake, and establish their own businesses. This direction aligns with ongoing efforts to connect vocational instruction with corporate necessities while strengthening youth skill sets. Following these six months of mentorship, the ventures presented by participants offer a concrete realization of this ambition.