On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19–20, 2025, a specialized workshop was held to explore ways to improve practical training in the education sector, in coordination between higher and technical education institutions and the labor market.

The workshop was attended by prominent figures, including Dr. Saleh Al-Ghoul, Deputy of the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Taher Bin Taher, Deputy of the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education, Dr. Ali Al-Maqouri, Deputy of the Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation, Mr. Ali Nasir, Director of the Libyan Industries Union, and Mr. Khaled Bin Othman, Executive Director of The Libyan Council for Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy. Representatives from the University of Benghazi, the University of Tripoli, the Libyan International University, the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Technology in Benghazi, the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, and a number of ministries, national institutions, and regulatory and research bodies also attended. The workshop also included the team preparing the employment strategy in higher and technical education, and a team from the Expertise France, headed by Mr. Mohamed Al-Aswad, Deputy Director of Programs for Libya.

This diverse participation created an important opportunity for productive discussions on improving practical training to meet students’ needs. The workshop reviewed local and international experiences, addressed challenges and solutions, clarified stakeholders’ roles, and presented a proposal for a national campaign to promote employment and link education with the labor market.

This workshop builds on a series of previous sessions in which the Technical Team has been diligently drafting a comprehensive National Employment Strategy for Higher and Technical Education in Libya.

The workshop is part of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union with co-funding from the French government, and implemented in Libya by Expertise France in collaboration with local partners. The project aims to strengthen the blue and green economy, align education and training with labor market needs, develop digital skills, and improve access to finance, contributing to more inclusive and sustainable economic development.