Nigerian authorities are focusing on aligning the skills of young people with the needs of the economy, especially in technical and professional fields. This effort is driven by the fact that the labor market in Niger is largely dominated by the informal sector, where jobs are often unregulated and lack long-term stability. To address this, Niger has strengthened its cooperation with Algeria in vocational training. A session for Nigerian trainees was officially launched on Saturday, October 3, in Boumerdès, Algeria. The program aims to train 500 young people in 19 different specialties within Algerian institutions. These skills, such as electrical work, plumbing, and welding, were chosen based on a study by the National Employment Observatory, which identified the most needed skills in the labor market. The Nigerian Ministry of Public Service, Labor, and Employment states that the selected fields are intended to meet the current demands of the labor market. The program also plans to provide support for trainees upon their return to Niger, helping them integrate into the workforce. However, officials have not yet specified the number of jobs targeted, the companies involved, or the methods for monitoring the trainees' progress after their return. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), a major challenge in the labor market is the mismatch between the skills taught and those required by employers. This gap affects young people's ability to find stable, formal employment. In Niger, the National Institute of Statistics monitors a representative group of 4,800 young people aged 15 to 35 across the country's eight regional capitals. In the second quarter of 2025, only 34.5 percent of this group were employed, with 91.3 percent of their jobs being informal. Additionally, 25.5 percent of active young people were unemployed, according to the ILO. The challenge for Niger is to ensure that the training provided actually translates into valued skills upon the trainees' return. While support for integration is planned, details about its implementation remain unclear. For Algeria, the program offers an opportunity to utilize its national vocational training system in a cooperative effort with Niger, reinforcing bilateral ties and sharing expertise in technical education.