The Regional Union of Industry, Trade and Craft of Sfax organized a round-table discussion devoted to the latest developments related to employment mechanisms, continuing training, and the electronic invoicing system.
The meeting took place in the presence of the Governor of Sfax, Mohamed Hajri, as well as Hichem Bou Saïd, Director of Programs and Services for Businesses at the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment.
Financing mechanisms to strengthen continuing education
The discussions focused on the financing schemes for continuing education and on the benefits offered to companies seeking to improve productivity, strengthen the quality of their services and enhance the skills of workers and technicians.
Participants also examined the mechanisms for supplementary training as well as the employment programs implemented within the framework of the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment initiatives, aimed at adapting skills to the requirements of the labor market.
An interactive dialogue among economic actors
The meeting prompted an interactive exchange bringing together managers, employers, representatives of enterprises and trainees.
Several concerns were raised, notably regarding the modalities of access to the proposed benefits, internship opportunities, available training pathways and the adaptation of programs to the ever-evolving professional realities.
Recommendations to improve employability
At the conclusion of the work, several recommendations were formulated:
Strengthen continuing training mechanisms to keep pace with technological developments
Improve the quality of training to meet market needs
Consolidate the partnership between companies and the National Agency for Employment
Develop opportunities for internships and professional integration
Electronic invoicing, a step toward greater transparency
Speaking on this occasion, the regional union spokesperson, Slim Marakchi, stressed that the electronic invoicing system represents an important step toward strengthening transparency within the economic sector.
According to him, this system facilitates the relationship between economic actors and the various public administrations. However, he noted that difficulties persist, particularly for small enterprises and artisans.
