Shams Technology was created in 2013 and manufactures photovoltaic solar panels in the underdeveloped governate of Kairouan. Shams invested in cutting-edge assembly lines, however the company soon realized they were unable to find and recruit a qualified workforce. “Hiring isn’t an easy process,” explained Medji Kilani, CEO of Shams Technology, “It is complicated. As a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Leoni is a wiring system and cable technology company located in Messaadine, Sousse. Leoni originally approached BRCP for recruitment assistance. “We’re planning to hire around a hundred people with the collaboration of BRCP. We approached BRCP to help us organize recruitment in the regions, in the South, the North, and even here in Sousse,” explained ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Lyemna Lassouadi has worked in the handicraft sector for more than twenty years. She is from the underdeveloped Kasserine governorate, an area suffering from high levels of unemployment, especially among women. “First I started working in my house,” said Lyemna, “I made some special things that were unique. So, I had this idea to make ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Abir Mansouri graduated from the Higher Institute of Technology of Gabes (ISET Gabes) in June, 2015 with a major in financial accounting. She is one of many students who have benefited from the 4Cs, created and supported by the Business Reform and Competitiveness Project (BRCP). In partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Founded in 2015, La Badira is a luxury hotel offering the highest quality of service. As Tunisia’s tourism industry plunged into crisis following the terrorist attacks in 2015, many hotels in the Hammamet region where La Badira is located, closed their doors. La Badira management made the decision to stay open year-round, targeting local customers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Jamotex is a textile company created in 2013 in the underdeveloped region of Kasserine, in West Central Tunisia. “Initially, the idea was mine,” says Mohamed Mnasri, “My wife has a university degree, so we were able to get a loan and we started to work together.” Jamotex worked as a subcontractor for a single apparel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Founded in 1985 in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, Sicad Coala manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning products. In addition to local markets, the company targets regional export markets in Algeria and Libya, where it faces strong competition. BRCP and Sicad Coala jointly designed a technical collaboration effort to help the company improve productivity while ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Limam Hermassi founded his small handicraft company over ten years ago, in the Feriana region in the economically disadvantaged Kasserine governorate. His specialty is Berber carpets, and Mr Hermassi is passionate about his work. “We make artisan products,” he said, “the word ‘art’ is already there. Handmade crafts need patience and love. We should love what ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Achref is originally from Tataouine, but moved to Tunis to study Electromechanical Engineering. After graduating in 2009 he worked in the private sector in the capital city. In 2012, he returned to his hometown and began to work on a feasibility study for ‘Hasna Petrolum Services’ with a focus on the treatment of drilling mud ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
One of the beneficiaries of this program, Zaineb Ben Belgacem from Gafsa. In early 2017, at only 24 years old, Zaineb launched her first company in Gafsa. “Carbotech” is an ambitious business specialized in coal design and manufacturing, which already provides employment to ten people, including qualified employees for the administration and workers trained in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA