Senegal’s 3FPT concludes job and skills initiative in Gossas
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In Gossas, Senegal, the 3FPT (Fonds de Financement de la Formation Professionnelle et Technique) finished a three-day event focused on employment and technical/vocational training.
The event aimed to support job seekers, particularly young people and women, by connecting them with training and employment opportunities. During the 72-hour program, organizers profiled 167 job seekers and contacted 61 businesses, successfully enrolling 14 into a national agreement between the government and employers.
The 3FPT also trained 800 women in Gossas on how to process grains and make soap. Additionally, the DER/FJ, a partner organization, funded 22 economic interest groups. Cheikh Ahmadou Abdul Gueye, the Director of Employment, stated that the program reached 107 community associations across the Gossas department through a “One Association, One Trade” program. A local office will now monitor the results of the initiative and continue support.
The Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Idrissa Samb, connected the event to President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye’s vision for territorializing public policy and Senegal’s 2050 national transformation agenda. The local office established during the event will assess the skills needs of the area, identify available training, and connect job seekers with employers. Organizers believe the event helped residents of Gossas understand the services the 3FPT provides.
