Towards labor-market-oriented education: Capacity building in collaboration with Esprit University
From July 28 to September 17, 2025, and in collaboration with Esprit University in Tunisia, faculty members from various Libyan higher education and technical institutions are taking part in an intensive training program. The initiative is designed to strengthen the skills of participants, particularly academics and experts in the fields of the green economy and digital transformation, by equipping them with modern, interactive, and practice-oriented teaching methods. These efforts aim to improve the quality of education and ensure stronger alignment with the needs of the labor market by developing a labour market-oriented curricula.
Esprit University is a leading institution in engineering and technology, recognized for its innovative pedagogical approaches and successful integration of modern technologies into the learning process.
The training program covers a broad range of topics, including: modern teaching methods and tools, group management and classroom interaction, assessment and continuous improvement, project-based and problem-solving learning, the integration of artificial intelligence in education, and chatbot applications in health and agriculture, alongside other themes that reinforce the effectiveness and quality of higher education.
This program is part of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union in partnership with the French government and implemented by Expertise France in collaboration with Libyan partners. Its overarching goal is to bridge the gap between education and the labor market, enhance curricula, build skills, and expand employment opportunities, while supporting Libya’s transition toward a more diversified, resilient, and sustainable digital economy.