In high school, I was very bored in economics and management classes. I dreamed of learning something different, because I was aware of one fact: manual professions were going to be the leading professions of tomorrow, whether in Tunisia or abroad. So I made a bold decision to go for it. And guess what? I joined the Kasserine Vocational Training Center to obtain my vocational technician's certificate in industrial maintenance.

By taking part in the job fair*, I was aiming to create an attractive CV and practice presenting it in an effective way. There's no better way to understand recruiters' expectations and stand out from the crowd.
I also had the chance to attend three interviews. One of them was with a well-known company in the sanitary plumbing sector in Tunisia. I had the opportunity to talk about my skills, my dreams, and my passion for industrial maintenance. And best of all, they offered me further interviews for a position at their factory in Sfax.
Moving to Sfax doesn't scare me at all. I'm ready to seize this chance to learn and progress in a leading company. Working for this company would enable me to hone my skills in my area of expertise and become a real pro.
I'm convinced that industrial maintenance is a sector for the future, and I'm determined to carve out a solid career for myself. Whether the opportunity in Sfax succeeds or not, I'll continue to train, develop my skills, and look for opportunities to climb the ladder.

Raed Abaidi – industrial maintenance apprentice - CFA Kasserine

*The "Kasserine & Sidi Bouzid Job Fair" (May 25,2023) is the fruit of collaboration between the Tunisian agency for vocational training (ATFP), private sector companies, and USAID Tunisia JOBS.

The event provided 351 young people with an opportunity to interview with 42 recruiting companies.