Employability, Digital Skills, and Economic Growth in the Moroccan Context: A Qualitative Approach

Abstract

This article examines the impact of integrating digital skills into the Moroccan education system on economic growth and graduate employability. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews involving workers, government officials, students, teacher-researchers, and educational administrators. The findings reveal that digital skills play a critical role in enhancing creativity, innovation, and productivity, which in turn contribute to national economic expansion. Furthermore, the integration of digital competencies into education is shown to improve teaching quality and facilitate graduates’ professional integration, particularly within digitally driven industries. Despite these positive outcomes, the study also identifies significant challenges in the implementation process, including limitations in educational infrastructure, insufficient teacher training, and unequal access to digital resources. Therefore, the study underscores the importance of strategic policies, targeted investments, and comprehensive capacity-building initiatives to ensure the effective and equitable integration of digital skills into Morocco’s education system, ultimately strengthening human capital development and long-term economic sustainability.