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ALLAFRICA

Tunis — An awareness and information seminar "on funding mechanisms of the new continuous training program", was recently held in Bizerta, by the National Center for Continuous Training and Vocational Development (CNFCPP)in collaboration with the European Regional Industry, Trade and Handicrafts Union.

Representatives of vocational training structures, as well as representatives of hundreds of economic enterprises operating in the region, took part in the event.

The event was an opportunity to launch the debate about priorities and regional programs in continuous training for the years 2009-2010.

On the fringes of the seminar, seven grants decisions totaling 70, 000 dinars, were awarded to beneficiary enterprises: the decisions are related to 22 training operations which benefited 300 workers.