Jobsplus trains nearly 6,000 people in 2025 as government pushes skills development
Nearly 6,000 people received training through programmes offered by Jobsplus in 2025, according to figures published during a visit by Byron Camilleri, Malta’s Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, to the Jobsplus Training Centre.
A total of 461 courses were delivered throughout the year, with almost 80% of participants successfully completing their training. Women made up the majority of those attending the courses, accounting for 62% of participants, while men represented 38%.
The figures were highlighted during the minister’s visit, where he met course participants and staff members at the centre. Camilleri emphasised that skills development is a central element of the government’s long-term strategy, particularly within the Malta 2050 Vision, which aims to build a more resilient, innovative and high-value economy supported by a skilled workforce.
He noted that the Vision’s third pillar focuses on future skills, including the development of an industry-specific skills framework and the identification of skills gaps across sectors.
Camilleri said that training initiatives offered by Jobsplus align with these objectives by helping individuals acquire new skills, access employment opportunities and strengthen their position in the labour market, while also reducing mismatches between the skills workers possess and those required by employers.
The minister also linked the training initiatives to the government’s labour migration strategy, particularly the Malta Labour Migration Policy, which promotes a “skills-based approach”. According to Camilleri, the policy recognises and rewards employers who invest in employee training and professional development.
“We want every worker to have the chance to train, grow and move forward in their lives,” he said, adding that a more skilled workforce leads to greater productivity, higher-quality employment and increased stability in the labour market.
Jobsplus currently offers around 140 training courses, both accredited and non-accredited, which are open to job seekers, employees and employers. Many of these courses are designed in response to industry demand.
Recent programmes have focused particularly on digital skills, sustainability and the care sector, reflecting both national priorities and wider European trends. In 2025, Jobsplus also introduced 23 new courses covering areas such as agriculture, business skills, care services, early childhood education, construction and occupational health and safety.
Chief Executive Officer Celia Falzon said that investment in skills is essential for Malta’s economic future. She stated that Jobsplus training programmes and employment schemes are designed to equip people with digital, technical and practical abilities needed in an evolving labour market.
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