Employment in Morocco: ANAPEC Programs Now Open to Non-Degree Holders

On Monday, the House of Representatives adopted bill No. 51.25, which expands access to the professional integration programs of ANAPEC (National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills) to individuals without diplomas. The proposal received significant support, with 89 votes in favor, 15 abstentions, and no opposition.

This reform marks a significant turning point in employment policy in Morocco by opening new opportunities for a category of job seekers that has previously been excluded from various support initiatives.

Non-graduates Now Eligible for Integration Programs

Until now, training and integration mechanisms benefiting from state incentives were primarily reserved for graduates. Thanks to this new law, individuals without diplomas will now have access to these programs and can take advantage of opportunities to enter the labor market.

The goal is to promote better professional inclusion and meet the growing needs of businesses for skilled and operational workforce.

Strong Demand from Businesses

Introducing this reform to the deputies, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, emphasized that this measure responds to significant demand from the private sector.

According to him, ANAPEC already has approximately 120,000 pending requests, reflecting the interest from companies in hiring non-graduate profiles across various sectors.

Reduction of Training-Integration Duration

The new legislation also stipulates a reduction in the duration of training-integration programs from 24 to 12 months.

This measure will affect both graduates and non-graduates and aims to make the program more efficient, flexible, and better suited to the real needs of the labor market.

Enhanced Incentives to Encourage Recruitment

The reform also introduces new benefits aimed at companies that hire beneficiaries under traditional employment contracts.

Through this approach, the government seeks to transform training-integration into a true bridge to sustainable and stable employment, rather than a mere temporary experience.

Agriculture, Construction, and High-Demand Sectors Particularly Affected

The sectors most likely to benefit from this reform include agriculture, construction, and several industries facing a high demand for labor.

For non-graduate job seekers, this expansion presents a significant opportunity to enter the formal labor market and gain access to better career prospects.

A Measure in Favor of Economic Inclusion

With this reform, the government aims to strengthen economic inclusion and improve the employability of thousands of Moroccans. The expansion of ANAPEC programs to include non-graduates thus represents an important step in combating unemployment and adapting public policies to the realities of the job market.