The Angolan Government reaffirms its commitment to active professional training and employment promotion policies throughout the country.
The warrant was issued by the Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security (MAPTSS), Teresa Dias. According to the government official, the Government has designed a set of initiatives to guarantee this intervention, which is still confirmed in the priority measures in Employment and Professional Training Policies, which are expected in the National Employment Agenda, which will be implemented through National Employment. Angola Fund (FUNEA).
Teresa Dias said that the ministerial department she heads is very keen to promote suitable places to attend vocational courses, especially for young people, where the unemployment rate is the highest to be found, and these courses must be adjusted according to the qualification needs of the workers, basically focusing on your professional qualification and putting you into the labor market. “We have no doubt that a capable young person is an asset to society”, he said.
The minister made these statements during the inauguration of the Cidadela Jovens de Sucesso School, in the town of Lucala, Cuanza-Norte region.
With this dedication, the minister said that the Government marks an important milestone towards the implementation of public policies aimed at meeting the wishes of citizens, especially young people, who, to a large extent, do not have support in solving their problems with employability.
The country already has nine Successful Young Douns The minister pointed out that, in total, the country already has nine Successful Young Douns. However, he emphasized that since the entry of these Successful Young Forts, 7 thousand and 79 citizens have already been trained.
The training cycle for the Successful Young Cities project, he said, is 3 years in which, in addition to completing the 1st Cycle of General Education, that is, from the 7th to the 9th grades, they also trained in various professional courses. are taught there, which will allow them to acquire technical skills and abilities that will make it easier for them to enter the labor market.
He said that the Lucala Youth Success Citadel was built in a total area of 108,000 m2, with a built-up area of 78,000 m2 and 30,000 m2, reserved for agricultural uses, budgeted at USD 22,000,000.00 (twenty two million US dollars ) and it has a training capacity for 240 trainees, 120 of whom are boarding students and 120 are day students.
“We hope that by building and establishing this infrastructure, we can expand the access to professional training for young and unemployed people, to give young people access to professional training programs, entrepreneurship and promote professional internships, and also to consolidate. equal opportunities, prioritizing measures and programs that lead to socio-professional inclusion, social justice and the integration of the poorest sectors of the population into the labor market”, he said.
Re-selection of vocational training institutions
On the other hand, the minister promised that the Government will continue to express public policies aimed at building and re-licensing professional training centers, as well as Employment Centers. He said that these need to be updated in terms of technological equipment to provide graduates with better technical knowledge according to the needs of the job market.
“We are aware that there is still a long way to go, towards the realization of a constitutional plan, which aims to promote decent and sustainable employment for all Angolans.
However, have no doubt that the Government, led by President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, has done everything and will do everything to continue the guarantee social justice, through the implementation of various policies focused on professional training, promoting self-employment, through the provision of subsidized credits, promoting professional internships, as well as promoting entrepreneurship”, he said.
Succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. Additionally, we are promoting online training programs and digital learning resources to increase accessibility for all, especially in rural areas.
1. Can you discuss the government’s commitment to promoting professional training and employment policies in Angola?
a. Teresa Dias: The Angolan Government is fully committed to promoting professional training and employment policies throughout the country. We understand that skilled and qualified workers are essential for the growth and development of our nation, and we are working hard to ensure that everyone has access to the education and opportunities they need to succeed.
2. How has the Successful Young Citadel project contributed to this goal?
a. Teresa Dias: The Successful Young Citadel project has been a major initiative in our efforts to promote vocational training and employment. The construction of these centers provides young people with access to a variety of professional courses that will equip them with the skills they need to enter the job market. It also helps to foster entrepreneurship and internship opportunities, which are critical for their long-term success.
3. What challenges do you face in implementing these policies, particularly regarding accessing education and employment for those in rural areas?
a. Teresa Dias: Access to education and employment remains a challenge in rural areas, where basic infrastructure and resources are often limited. However, the government is working to address these issues by investing in schools and other educational facilities in these regions. We are also implementing programs that support entrepreneurship and self-employment in rural areas, to create more job opportunities for residents.
4. How is the government working to upgrade existing vocational training institutions and ensure they are meeting the needs of the job market?
a. Teresa Dias: The government is committed to re-licensing and updating existing vocational training centers to ensure they are equipped with the latest technology and providing graduates with the skills they need to succeed in the job market. We recognize that there is still work to be done in this area, but we are making progress and will continue to invest in these institutions.
5. Can you discuss the role of technology in improving employment opportunities and professional training in Angola?
a. Teresa Dias: Technology plays a crucial role in improving employment opportunities and professional training in Angola. We are working to upgrade existing institutions and incorporate new technologies into our curriculum to ensure that graduates are equipped with the skills they need to
