Partners: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences – Office of Cooperative Development – INJAZ Al Maghrib
Event: 3–5 November 2025
As part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen student employability and support professional integration, the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at Ibn Tofail University continued its series of specialized training workshops in November 2025, in collaboration with institutional and associative partners.
These initiatives reflect a proactive approach aimed at equipping students with transversal skills, practical tools, and professional guidance to better navigate the labor market, while strengthening the University’s contribution to sustainable development and inclusive socio-economic growth.
Self-Employment Through Cooperatives
The first workshop, held on Monday, 3 November 2025, focused on “Self-Employment Through Cooperatives.”
Organized in partnership with the Office of Cooperative Development (ODCO), the session introduced students to the cooperative model as a practical pathway for entrepreneurship, income generation, and sustainable socio-economic development.
Participants explored the opportunities offered by the social and solidarity economy and learned about mechanisms for the creation, structuring, management, and support of cooperatives.
The workshop encouraged students to consider cooperative entrepreneurship as an alternative pathway to professional integration and economic participation, while highlighting the importance of collective initiatives in supporting local development and inclusive economic opportunities.
“Orient Your Professional Path” with INJAZ Al-Maghrib
The second workshop took place on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, under the theme “Orient Your Professional Path.”
The session was organized in partnership with INJAZ Al-Maghrib, a Moroccan non-profit association recognized as being of public utility.
The training aimed to support students in identifying their skills, clarifying their professional aspirations, and developing coherent and realistic career plans.
Through interactive discussions and practical activities, participants were guided through a structured reflection on their academic and professional futures, helping them better understand their strengths, opportunities, and possible career pathways.
Collaboration with a Civil-Society Organization for the SDGs
Through this initiative, Ibn Tofail University collaborated directly with INJAZ Al-Maghrib, a non-profit civil-society organization, to support employability, career orientation, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.
This collaboration demonstrates the University’s engagement with non-governmental and civil-society organizations in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
The partnership contributes particularly to:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education, by strengthening students’ practical and professional skills;
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, by supporting employability, entrepreneurship, and professional integration;
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities, by expanding access to career guidance and economic opportunities;
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, by bringing together the University and civil-society organizations around shared sustainable-development objectives.
By combining academic support with the expertise of a national non-profit organization, the initiative strengthens students’ preparedness for the labor market and promotes inclusive socio-economic development.
Recognition and Student Engagement
At the conclusion of each workshop, participants received a certificate recognizing their commitment to personal and professional development.
Both sessions were held in Room 18 at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, providing an interactive environment for learning, exchange, and practical engagement.
The workshops also gave students an opportunity to engage directly with external organizations and benefit from expertise beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Building an Open and Engaged University
Through these initiatives, the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at Ibn Tofail University reaffirmed its commitment to an open and engaged university model that connects academic learning with professional development and societal needs.
By working with institutional partners and civil-society organizations such as INJAZ Al-Maghrib, the University strengthens its contribution to youth employability, entrepreneurship, economic inclusion, and sustainable development.
These partnerships illustrate how universities and non-governmental organizations can combine their expertise and resources to create practical opportunities for students while advancing shared objectives under the Sustainable Development Goals.