A strategic partnership with OFPPT to upskill a new generation of technicians in Morocco
Daikin Middle East and Africa recently announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion (OFPPT), the leading public institution of vocational training in Morocco, headquartered in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco.
Daikin MEA and OFPPT are united by a vision to build a highly skilled HVAC-R workforce in the country, according to a press communication.
The MoU was signed by Tuna Gulenc, Vice President, Daikin Middle East and Africa, and Loubna Tricha, Director General at the Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion (OFPPT), at Daikin MEA headquarters located in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Over the years, the company has invested in local citizenship with the establishment of brand shops, and training centres, in addition to making its latest innovations accessible to the people of Africa. Through a collaborative effort, Daikin and OFPPT will bring together their expertise to cultivate a top-tier talent pool for Morocco’s HVAC-R industry.
Skilled workforce
“With this partnership, we aim to build a new generation of highly skilled workforce for the HVAC-R industry and mark our significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Morocco,” remarked Gulenc.
Daikin and the OFPPT are joining forces to strengthen the “Refrigeration and Thermal Engineering (FGT)” program in Morocco to design new advanced training programs, update curricula, and exchange programmes.
“The partnership between the OFPPT and Daikin will also provide us with the opportunity to enhance our teaching staff in newly identified disciplines and associated technologies through dedicated technical training sessions and immersive internships,” commented Tricha.
