The Minister of Operations announces a 100% graduation rate

Minister of Operations and Vocational Formation Riyad Choud announced on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in Tunis that the graduate integration rate of institutions and vocational formation centers is at least 70%. The minister said that this was 100% in the media, mechanics, electronics, tourism and service sectors.

Shud's remarks came during his participation in the Science City Partnership for Media and Guidance Skills Forum in collaboration with the EU Mission, and with the participation of public-private formation centres to showcase the most sought-after skills in the labour market.

The minister explained that the global trend is moving rapidly towards the skills and professional abilities to guide young people into the required specialties. He pointed out that the current unemployment rate in the country is 14.9%, stressing that the ministry has sought to reduce it by including new lines of financing in the Finance Bill 2027 to facilitate the creation of private projects and self-initiatives.

Shud referred to the Ministry's international cooperation projects, noting that their results are particularly positive and fruitful in the agreements concluded with the European Union and the United Nations. He added that the Ministry's interests are to pursue the quality and reliability of guidance and operational agreements with international partners in line with the needs of Tunisian skills and the labour market.