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Technical training academy - Thies, Senegal
Build your future in Senegal's energy industry
OIM Senegal is preparing practical, industry-aligned training for school leavers, technical workers and career changers targeting oil, gas and energy careers. Enrolment has not yet opened - register your interest to be among the first to hear.
Admissions
Find the right path for you
Whoever you are, there is a route into Senegal's energy sector.
I have a technical background
Upskill into oil, gas and energy with focused, practical training.
Start hereI am an employer
Recruit site-ready local talent or design custom cohorts for your operations.
Explore workforce supportI am a government or funding partner
Support national upskilling with measurable outcomes and transparent reporting.
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Purpose
Training local talent for real industry demand
Senegal's growing energy sector needs skilled, disciplined and safety-conscious technical talent. OIM Senegal is designed to help learners move from potential to site readiness through practical training, clear standards and employer-facing outcomes.
Practical skill
Workshop-led learning with equipment, procedures and simulated site conditions.
Safety culture
Safety, discipline and reporting built into the learner journey.
Career readiness
Communication, attendance, teamwork and employability expectations made visible.
Programmes
Explore our training programmes
Indicative programme families planned for the first cohorts. Durations, certification routes and start dates will be confirmed before enrolment opens.
Oil & Gas Foundation Programme
- Duration
- To be confirmed
- Entry level
- School leaver / early technical
- Who it is for
- New entrants exploring energy careers
- Career outcome
- Ready for a specialist technical route
HSE & Workplace Safety
- Duration
- To be confirmed
- Entry level
- All technical routes
- Who it is for
- Learners and working technicians
- Career outcome
- Safety-aware site participant
Mechanical Maintenance
- Duration
- To be confirmed
- Entry level
- Technical basics preferred
- Who it is for
- Mechanics, fitters and maintenance learners
- Career outcome
- Maintenance assistant / trainee technician
Electrical & Instrumentation
- Duration
- To be confirmed
- Entry level
- Electrical or science basics
- Who it is for
- Electrical, automation and instrumentation learners
- Career outcome
- E&I trainee / junior technician route
Next steps
Find the information you need
Funding
Funding routes are being explored
See the funding routes under discussion and receive confirmed information when it becomes available.
Employers and Government
Built with industry, for industry
Explore workforce support, tailored cohorts and partnership routes for employers and public institutions.
Next step
Ready to start your energy career?
Register your interest now and the admissions team will contact you as programme dates are confirmed.