Younes Skouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Enterprises, Employment, and Skills, announced that remote work will soon be governed by clear regulations within the labor code, which is expected to be reviewed in September or October. This move aims to keep pace with the transformations occurring in the job market due to technological advancements.
During a seminar organized by Al Akhawayn University in partnership with Le Matin Group in Casablanca, the minister emphasized that artificial intelligence should not be viewed as a threat to jobs; rather, it is a powerful tool for facilitating work and enhancing skills. He noted that 80% of today’s known professions require development, necessitating strategic thinking about the new relationship with work.
Skouri explained that if technology is developed sustainably, it will provide broader opportunities for skill engagement, and highlighted that Morocco can smartly position itself in this context by leveraging its human and training capacities.
He called for a deep reform of the vocational training system and announced the imminent establishment of an observatory utilizing artificial intelligence to support job seekers through digital tools such as AI trainers who will assist youth in improving their resumes and understanding the job market. He also mentioned the launch of a service line aimed at employers to offer an accurate view of available skills.
The minister underscored the importance of recognizing professional certificates acknowledged by economic actors, urging the private sector to be directly involved in training development with professionals and to build partnerships that could create real dynamics in line with the digital revolution.
Notable figures attended the seminar, including the President of Al Akhawayn University, Amin Bensaid, and the Vice President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, Mehdi Tazi, alongside professionals from the employment and training sector. They engaged in an interactive session discussing future skills, employment practices transformations, and the role of youth within the new economic model.
