By Djinodji SOLMENGAR Rodrigue
Chad will host its second National Employment Forum (FNE) from November 10 to 12, 2026. The event will bring young people, employers, entrepreneurs and public institutions together in N’Djamena.
The forum will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel under the theme “Promoting Youth Employment Towards the Jobs of the Future.” It aims to connect jobseekers with recruiters, promote career opportunities and strengthen professional skills.
Organisers aim to mobilise 2,000 opportunities for young people. These include jobs, internships, apprenticeships, training and entrepreneurship initiatives. They have already announced 572 job opportunities and 1,106 internship placements. At least 30 percent of the target should come from green sectors.
Employment services leaders to meet in N’Djamena
The programme will also feature a seminar for directors general of public employment services. ONAPE will co-organise the seminar with the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES), the African Association of Public Employment Services (AASEP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
More than 30 directors general from Africa and the Arab region are expected to attend. They will exchange experiences and discuss the role of public employment services in addressing labour-market challenges.
The forum takes place under the very high patronage of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. It also supports Chad’s Tchad Connexion 2030 national development plan. In particular, it aligns with Programme 5, which focuses on education, vocational training, youth and employment.
Young Chadians raise concerns over jobs
Ahead of the forum, MRTV English spoke to young people in N’Djamena. We asked whether they knew about the upcoming event and how they viewed the employment situation in Chad.
Some interviewees described the difficulty of finding work after completing their studies. “We have finished studying, but we don’t have the job to do,” one young person said.
Others urged the government to help young people access employment and build their livelihoods. Their comments also highlighted the pressure many face to earn an income and support their families.
The interviews raise questions about how employment initiatives reach young people and whether the opportunities announced at the forum will meet their needs.
The FNE 2026 will bring jobseekers, employers and public institutions together to discuss these challenges. Its 2,000-opportunity target will be one measure of the forum’s ambition to expand access to work and professional development.