13-07-2025
Labour Ministry unveils vocational plan for governorates
Salalah: Sayyid Salim bin Musallam al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Human Resources Development, affirmed that the Ministry is advancing a new generation of specialised training and development programmes tailored to the specific needs of each governorate. These efforts aim to strengthen human capital and align skills development with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040.
Speaking at the 11th Annual Human Development Conference in Salalah, al Busaidi announced that customised training initiatives will be introduced for each governorate, focusing on building local leadership and technical specialisations that directly address regional development requirements. He described the initiative as a strategic step towards decentralised, results-oriented training.
He further noted that the Ministry is working to establish clear vocational pathways beginning at the intermediate school level. These pathways will enable Omani youth to pursue professional education aligned with their individual aptitudes and the economic priorities of their local communities. Each governorate will benefit from a unique comparative advantage, with vocational colleges and training centres delivering programmes tailored to those needs.
'We are currently piloting two models to establish a comprehensive vocational track that links education with employment and improves the job readiness of our youth,' said Al Busaidi. He emphasised that these initiatives build upon previous achievements, with renewed focus on enhancing training quality and expanding developmental impact.
Al Busaidi concluded by reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to empowering Omanis across all governorates, stating that these targeted programmes represent a transformative phase in national workforce development, built on principles of specialisation, decentralisation, and future-readiness.
