Ministry of Youth Promotion, Professional Integration and Civic Service / Agence Emploi Jeunes Opportunities

The Government launched the fourth PNSAR edition for 2026 with a target of 152,237 young beneficiaries, including 100,000 through immersion programmes. Programme pathways differ by age, education level and objective. Government guidance states that qualification internships are for people who have already validated their diploma, school internships serve students in a graduation/defence year, apprenticeships target young people who left school with little or no qualification, and reconversion supports graduates who need to move toward more employable fields. From 2026, the Government states that qualification-internship allowances are harmonized at a minimum equivalent to the SMIG, 75,000 FCFA; that amount should not be assumed for every PNSAR pathway. Individual placements and their dates are published through Agence Emploi Jeunes.

Eligibility depends on the PNSAR pathway. Official guidance distinguishes qualification-internship candidates with a validated diploma, school-internship candidates in a graduation/defence year, apprenticeship candidates who are out of school or have low/no qualification, and graduates seeking professional reconversion. Applicants should follow the requirements of each Agence Emploi Jeunes placement.