Brussels@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@02 to 04 April 2025Intercultural training seminar Conducted by wapes in collaboration with skilllab Ms Nicole Clobes, consultant and intercultural trainerMr Ludger Weller, partner and intercultural manager, trainer in communication and influencing programs Brussels, 02 to 04 April 2025 Intercultural competence is widely recognized as essential for thriving in today's diverse societies and workplaces. Acquiring this skill is crucial. That's where Intercultural Training comes in. Location and Dates: WAPES Premises, Training will start at 09.00 am CET on 2nd of April and will end around 11.00 am CET at 4th of April. Language: English Costs covered by WAPES: Includes training, accommodation (Hotel selected by WAPES), and meals. Travel expenses not covered. Eligibility: Open to Managers at Public Employment Services involved in global interactions. Must speak good English and is willing to learn from others! Selection: 10 participants will be chosen based on motivation and diversity across the 5 WAPES regions. Explore and Discover: Enhance your grasp of culture and its impact on human perception, cognition, communication, and behaviour. This course offers a blended learning approach, integrating theory, practical application, and self-reflection through interactive activities. Apply Now! Send us your application by January 24th, 2025. Complete the application here WAPES INTERCULTURAL […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@09 April 2025 WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation of the PES in France Online, 09 April 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET This webinar will focus on the dynamics of the French workforce and provide an overview of the French labour market, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence French employment dynamics in complex ways. The event will be held in French, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and English.SpeakerFlorence Dumontier Director of Europe and International Relations·France Travail Florence Dumontier has been Director of "Europe and International Relations" in the Head Office of France Travail since August 2019. With a solid experience in the French public employment service, she successively served as Director of three regions, before taking over de operational activity of France Travail, and then creating the Management University.

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@23 April 2025WEBINAR, Skills Development in Public Employment Services: Sharing and Perspectives Online, 23 April 2025, 11:00 CET Today's public employment services are facing increasingly complex and diverse challenges. To meet these challenges effectively, we need to rethink and strengthen the skills of our staff at all levels. We note that a number of initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and sharing the experience of public employment service staff are being carried out in many countries, without any real pooling of our thoughts to date. By sharing our strategies in this area and our tools, we want to create a broad framework for cooperation that will enable every player in the public employment service ecosystems to benefit from an aggregated and innovative approach to skills development in the future. With this in mind, we propose that you share 2 experiences as a starting point for reflection within the WAPES network: That of ANAPEC in Morocco, which has embarked on the Centre of Excellence project, with a presentation by Mr Charaf Eddine BOURHLEM, Head of the Partnership and Cooperation Division at ANAPEC, Project Holder for the Academy of Excellence. Title: “Center of Excellence: Genesis, Vision and First Steps towards the […]

Abidjan@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@5 to 9 May 20252025 World Congress We are pleased to announce the dates of the 13th World Congress of the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES). Scheduled for 5 to 9 May 2025, this event will take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and will focus on active employment policies in the face of demographic challenges. The congress will bring together key players in labour markets from around the world to discuss policies and partnerships for inclusive and sustainable development. Save the dates in your diaries!Agenda5 May 20256 May 2025Congress7 May 2025 Welcome from the Mayor of Abidjan Speech by the AEJ Administrator Words from Ms Imane Belmaati, President of WAPES 2018-2022, DG of ANAPEC, PES of Morocco The new President of WAPES Words from the Honorary President of WAPES, Mr Camille Mouté à Bidias, CEO of the FNE, PES of Cameroon Words from the Minister for Youth Promotion, Professional Integration and Civic Service of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire World demographic trends: Presentation of the 2024 world population projectionsThe different facets of labour market demographyWorkshops A : Green economy, Circular economy, Blue economy : Supporting the transformation of our economiesWorkshop B : The development of the digital and […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@28 May 2025WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation of the Tunisian PES Online, 28 May 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00 CET This webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Tunisian workforce and provide an overview of the Tunisian labour market, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence the dynamics of employment in Tunisia in complex ways. The event will be held in French, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and English.SpeakerHatem Dahmen General Director - ANETIMohamed Abichou Deputy General Director - ANETIImen Ghelala Head of Specific Processing and Partnership Division - ANETI Chief Inspector, with 27 years of experience at ANETI, she is an international expert in Entrepreneurship, Career Guidance and Soft Skills, as well as a certified international trainer ‘International Labour Office-ILO and a BYB ‘Education for Employment-efe’ Facilitator. She also works as a soft skills coach and a Sport for Development coach and is a trainer of trainers within the ANETI.Chamseddine Ben Abda Head of Business Relations Development Division (Business Programmes and Services Department) -Foreign Placement - ANETI Married with 3 children, he obtained his Master's degree in Economics […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@25 June 2025WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation of the PES in the Philippines Online, 25 June 2025 This webinar will focus on workforce dynamics in the Philippines, providing an overview of the country's labour market, the role of the Philippine Public Employment Service, and other exciting topics. Join us to discover how these elements shape the employment dynamics of the Philippines in complex ways. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. SpeakerFlorence Dumontier Director of Europe and International Relations·France Travail Florence Dumontier has been Director of "Europe and International Relations" in the Head Office of France Travail since August 2019. With a solid experience in the French public employment service, she successively served as Director of three regions, before taking over de operational activity of France Travail, and then creating the Management University.

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@August 28, 2025 WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation of the UK PES Online, August 28, 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET This webinar will focus on the dynamics of the UK workforce and provide an overview of the UK labour market, the role of the Public Employment Service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence UK employment dynamics in complex ways. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French.SpeakerAnna Champness International Relationships Manager, Department for Work and Pensions, United Kingdom I joined the Department for Work and Pensions 6 months ago as part of a year-long development scheme to gain practical experience in policymaking alongside my degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the University of Sheffield. Following my placement in the Department for Work and Pensions, I aim to join the Civil Service policy profession, working in teams with a focus on international engagement. SpeakerDean Woolley International Relationships Manager, Department for Work and Pensions, United Kingdom I have been a part of the Department for Work and Pensions, the United Kingdom's primary public employment service agent, for 23 years. My […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@25 June 2025WEBINAR "The World of Public Employment Services" - a presentation of the PES in Peru Online, 02 October 2025, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET This webinar will focus on the dynamics of the workforce in Peru, providing an overview of the country's labour market, the role of Peru's public employment service, and other exciting topics. Join us to discover how these elements shape Peru's employment dynamics in complex ways. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. SpeakerFlorence Dumontier Director of Europe and International Relations·France Travail Florence Dumontier has been Director of "Europe and International Relations" in the Head Office of France Travail since August 2019. With a solid experience in the French public employment service, she successively served as Director of three regions, before taking over de operational activity of France Travail, and then creating the Management University.

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@14 & 15 October 2025European region conference Mark your calendars! The WAPES European Conference 2025 will be held on 14 and 15 October 2025, in Riga. Stay tuned for more details on this essential meeting for professionals in the field of public employment services.We look forward to seeing you there! Location: Riga, LatviaLanguage: English This gathering will provide an invaluable platform for networking, sharing insights, and advancing our collective goals. Detailed information regarding the agenda, speakers, and registration will be shared in the coming weeks. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to Riga for what promises to be a fruitful and engaging conference.Agenda 5 May 2025 6 May 2025 Congress 7 May 2025 Welcome from the Mayor of Abidjan Speech by the AEJ Administrator Words from Ms Imane Belmaati, President of WAPES 2018-2022, DG of ANAPEC, PES of Morocco The new President of WAPES Words from the Honorary President of WAPES, Mr Camille Mouté à Bidias, CEO of the FNE, PES of Cameroon Words from the Minister for Youth Promotion, Professional Integration and Civic Service of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire World demographic trends: Presentation of the 2024 world population projections The different facets of labour market […]

Online @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@05 November 2025WEBINAR, the world of PES: presentation of the Azerbaijan PES Online, 05 November 2025, 12pm CET This webinar will focus on Azerbaijan's workforce dynamics, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's labour market, the role of the Public Employment Service of Azerbaijan, and other fascinating topics. Join us as we explore how these elements intricately shape employment dynamics in Azerbaijan. The event will be held in English, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. SpeakerFlorence Dumontier Director of Europe and International Relations·France Travail Florence Dumontier has been Director of "Europe and International Relations" in the Head Office of France Travail since August 2019. With a solid experience in the French public employment service, she successively served as Director of three regions, before taking over de operational activity of France Travail, and then creating the Management University.