WORK STUDY PROGRAM AS A MODEL OF TRAINING: A BENCHMARK OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Résumé

The information notes of the High Commission for Planning on the main characteristics of unemployment in Morocco reveal the existence of a statistically significant positive correlation between the number of graduates and the unemployment rate. This observation may lead to the development of the following plausible hypothesis: graduates are more likely to be unemployed than non-graduates. Such a claim is detrimental to the image and reputation of Moroccan higher education, which is still lacking work-linked training. This training might contribute to reducing the unemployment rate of graduates and improving their employability in countries with a long tradition in this field. By examining the best international experiences through benchmarking, we assessed the feasibility of the best practices in the context of Moroccan higher education with a professional vocation. The empirical study reveals that alternating higher education in Morocco is viable for specific fields of study. However, a successful implementation of work-study programs requires certain prerequisites.