• Algeria to launch 40 new digital specialties in vocational training from next academic year
• Plan aligns with national goal to train 500,000 ICT specialists by 2030
• Strategy aims to cut brain drain by 40% and modernize job market alignment

Algeria will introduce 40 new digital specialties into its vocational training system starting next academic year. The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 17, by Yacine El Mahdi Oualid, Minister of Vocational Training and Education, during the national event “New Careers in the Field of Information Technology.”

These programs will be rolled out across various training institutes and centers of excellence nationwide. The reform aims to modernize the professional training offer and better match the needs of the Algerian economy, especially in high-growth tech sectors. It is also expected to improve graduate employability by equipping them with in-demand digital skills.

This initiative is part of Algeria’s broader National Digital Transformation Strategy (SNTN), which targets the training of 500,000 ICT specialists and a 40% reduction in brain drain by 2030. The plan supports the country’s effort to diversify its hydrocarbon-dependent economy by developing a local talent base in digital technologies.

During the event, several cooperation agreements were signed. These include a partnership between the Ministry and the National Insurance Company (SAA) to develop continuous training and apprenticeship programs. Additional agreements were signed with telecom operator Mobilis and online training provider Beeform Academy, enhancing collaboration between public institutions, businesses, and private training providers.

The reform seeks to improve youth employment, reinforce the national digital ecosystem, and build a skilled workforce to support Algeria’s tech ambitions. Over time, the authorities aim to position the country as a regional hub for digital skills while addressing domestic demand for qualified ICT professionals.