Vocational Training and
Professional Integration
In response to the country’s economic challenges, IECD with Semeurs d’Avenir aim to contribute to economic development and improve the employability of Lebanon’s workforce through modern, relevant vocational training programs that meet the needs of the local market.
Our different training programs target professional staff, youth, and individuals from vulnerable communities across the Lebanese territory in a wide variety of constantly evolving sectors.
Through strategic partnerships with the private sector and government institutions, we aim to facilitate access to training programs and equip supporting institutions or strengthen their capacities to ensure an innovative, safe, and inclusive work environment.
Our Sectors
Healthcare
Improving the quality of public health services in Lebanon through vocational training, capacity building, and enhancing the mental health of healthcare personnel.
Strengthening the skills of medical staff and the capacities of public hospitals nationwide, including mental health trainings (Paramed project).
Partners: Agence Française de Développement, IF! Foundation, Ministry of Public Health.
Preparing young people for various healthcare professions (nursing assistant, elderly care assistance) through vocational training programs.
Partners: Agence Française de développement, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Expertise France, Ministry of Social Affairs, National Center for Vocational Trainings, Ministry of Labor, Governmental hospitals, Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital and others.
Construction
Creating employment opportunities for young people from vulnerable communities to improve their professional integration and empower them through technical training in residential and industrial electricity installation, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing.
Partners: Agence Française de développement, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Expertise France, United Nationa Development Program (UNDP), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ministry of Social Affairs, , National Center for Vocational training, Ministry of Labor, Liban Cables, Matelec, Maintenance Management Group (MMG)
Residential and industrial electricity installation
HVAC maintenance
Plumbing
Heritage Restauration
Preserving architectural heritage and rare trades by cultivating the skills of young people through an immersive on-site learning experience and the transmission of these skills to new generations (field school instruction – BINA project).
Partners: ALIPH – International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage, Fondation TotalEnergies
Maritime Sector
Addressing the growing demand for a specialized workforce in maritime transport with an advanced training program focused on electricity, mechanics, and hospitality.
Partners: Agence Française de développement, CMA CGM Foundation, International Maritime Academy
Renewable Energies
Training technicians and specialists from vulnerable communities in the field of solar energy and new energies through short training courses and on-the-job training.
Partners: Agence Française de développement, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Expertise France, CMA CGM Foundation, If! Foundation, Drosos Foundation, Saint-Gobain Foundation, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ministry of Social Affairs, National Center for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labor, Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation
Photovoltaic panels installation
ULEAP by IECD social business
Other In-Demand Sectors
Continue to identify gaps in the labor market based on emerging needs and create synergies with the private sector to fill them.
Partners: Agence Française de développement, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Expertise France, , , International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ministry of Social Affairs, National Center for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labor, Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation
