OFPPT: 424,000 Positions and 193 New Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
OFPPT Prepares for the 2026-2027 Academic Year with Enhanced Training Offerings
The Office for Vocational Training and Labor Promotion (OFPPT) is gearing up for the 2026-2027 academic year with a capacity of 424,000 places, distributed across 513 training institutions. To better meet the demands of the job market and businesses, the OFPPT is also bolstering its offerings with 193 new training pathways.
The training portfolio now includes 658 programs across 19 sectors, comprised of 342 diploma programs, 293 vocational qualifications, and 23 professional training tracks. Noteworthy additions include the creation of 39 new pathways, the restructuring of 26 existing ones, and the update of 128 others.
These developments target several high-potential sectors, including industry, tourism, cybersecurity, and electronic gaming. New programs are also set to launch in the tourism sector, such as "Cap Excellence Tourisme" and "Middle Management."
Courses for the new academic year will begin on September 11, 2026. Specifically, there will be 146,637 places available for diploma programs and 121,402 places for vocational qualifications aimed at first-year trainees.
Additionally, the network of Career and Competency Cities will be expanded with the opening of three new centers in Fès, Guelmim, and Errachidia during the 2026-2027 season, bringing the total to 12 operational facilities.
The OFPPT is also committed to modernizing its infrastructure through five extension projects and seven renovation initiatives. Other projects include the establishment of a dormitory at the Technical Agricultural Institute in Taza and the rehabilitation of an existing facility at the Specialized Institute of Applied Technology in Sefrou.
Moreover, the professional orientation framework will be strengthened with the addition of 75 orientation centers, including four new facilities, while 13 more are scheduled to launch during the 2026-2027 training year.
In tandem, the apprenticeship training will continue to develop, with an estimated 31,000 trainees expected to benefit from the "TADAROJ" program in sectors such as electricity, construction and public works, automotive, tourism and hospitality, food service, textiles, and thermal and mechanical engineering.
Through these initiatives, the OFPPT aims to expand its capacity, diversify its training pathways, and modernize its infrastructure to keep pace with shifts in the labor market and the evolving skills required by employers.
