Happy New Year 2026. 

On the occasion of the New Year, we extend our best wishes for health, success, and fruitful collaboration.

Under the High Directive of the Head of State, His Excellency Paul BIYA, and in line with the Government’s priorities for the promotion of youth employment, the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP) is launching the “One Youth, One Skill, One Job” (JEME) Programme.

The JEME Programme is a structured national initiative designed to provide every Cameroonian youth, irrespective of geographical location or educational background, with access to reliable career information, tailored guidance, practical skills training, professional immersion opportunities, and support for entrepreneurship.

Through an integrated and results-oriented approach, JEME is built around four key pillars:

  • Information and career guidance;
  • Skills development and vocational training;
  • Professional immersion and socio-economic integration;
  • Entrepreneurship and self-employment promotion.

In this regard, we hereby inform you of the imminent operational launch of the JEME Programme, which forms part of the Government’s structured response to youth unemployment and skills development nationwide.

1. Mobilisation of Vocational Training Centres

In preparation for the programme rollout, approved private vocational training centres are hereby mobilised as implementation partners. Eligible centres are invited to formally submit an Expression of Interest to participate in the training and supervision of JEME beneficiaries.

Selected partner centres will be required to:

  • Deliver short-term, long-term, or apprenticeship-based training;
  • Apply competency-based training approaches;
  • Provide adequate infrastructure, equipment, and qualified trainers;
  • Participate in certification and professional integration processes.

2. Information to Young People (Future Beneficiaries)

Young people aged 15 to 35 years are hereby informed of the forthcoming commencement of vocational training opportunities under the JEME Programme. Training will be delivered through selected partner centres across the country in priority sectors, including agriculture and agro-processing, construction trades, ICT, industry, fashion and beauty, logistics, audiovisual, and related fields.

3. Key Timeline

  • Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest by training centres: 30 January 2026, to the competent Divisional or Regional Employment and Vocational Training Delegation.
  • Information on youth enrollment and selection procedures will be officially communicated as the programme enters its execution phase.

The JEME Programme reaffirms the Government’s commitment to youth employability, skills development, and local economic transformation, through a coordinated, results-oriented, and inclusive approach.

All stakeholders are invited to take the necessary measures to ensure effective participation in this national initiative.

Sincerely,

emploijeune