TIRANA, January 30 /ATA/ During last year, over 13,000 individuals across the country have benefited from vocational training programs, marking an 11% increase compared to 2024.
According to data from the National Employment and Skills Agency, a significant portion of the beneficiaries are young people up to the age of 29, or 7,642 trainees, marking an increase of 22.7%, compared to last year.
At the same time, there have been 7,296 women who have attended vocational training programs, marking an increase of 18.9%.
The data show that out of these 1,156 are beneficiaries from vulnerable groups. They have been included in the training programs, as part of the economic assistance scheme. In addition, 356 people from the Roma and Egyptian communities and 233 people with disabilities have participated in these trainings, pursuing policies for social inclusion and equality in the labor market.
The agency emphasized that the main goal of these programs remains quality professional training and the creation of equal opportunities for all, with a focus on youth, women and vulnerable groups, to integrate sustainably into the labor market. The programs include professional training, support for self-employment and measures for economic empowerment, in cooperation with public institutions and other partners. /j.p/p.s./
