Burkina: 21 Young People Equipped with ‘Soft Skills’ Through the Innovative ‘Future Allies’ Project

Ouagadougou: As part of its "Future Allies" project, the accounting firm Fidalli organized an official ceremony in Ouagadougou, marking the end of training for cohort 2, composed of 21 young people trained in "Soft Skills" or "non-technical skills." This initiative aims to stimulate the socio-professional integration of young people.According to Burkina Information Agency, the "Future Allies" project is designed to equip students and young professionals with soft skills to meet the demands of the employment and self-employment sectors. The project coordinator, Latifah Massogholo Sanogo, emphasized that while many young people possess technical skills, they often lack non-technical skills such as public speaking, leadership, self-confidence, and time management.Sanogo noted that the project reflects Fidalli's commitment to training future professionals in fields like accounting, auditing, control, finance, management, and administration. The initiative offers a one-month intensive training course followed by professional immersion in a company, facilitating internship placements and promoting self-employment opportunities. The training is provided free of charge and targets young individuals aged 18 to 35.During the ceremony, Sanogo also introduced the members of cohort 3. Hilaire Sawadogo, a participant and future financier, expressed that the training provided him with essential business knowledge, helping him achieve his goals and secure an internship at a banking institution. Another participant, Natacha Toé, highlighted her satisfaction with the training's scope, which aids young people in better investing in the professional environment.The "Future Allies" project, launched on May 30, 2025, aims to train 2,000 young people annually.