Daikin Industries, Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Senegal and the Senegal-Japan Vocational Training Centre (CFPT-SJ) to support industrial skill development in the country. The initiative is backed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Toyota Tsusho Corporation, NEC Corporation, Toda Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co.
Under the agreement, Daikin will begin offering training programs at CFPT-SJ in 2026, aiming to develop after-sales service personnel for the air conditioning sector. The collaboration seeks to address growing demand for specialized technical talent in Senegal, where industrial workforce needs are becoming more complex and diversified.
CFPT-SJ, established in 1984 with support from JICA, is a key vocational training institution in Senegal and the West Africa region. The new partnership recognizes its role in advancing regional workforce capabilities.
Junichi Omori, Executive Officer and General Manager of Global Operations Division at Daikin Industries, Ltd., said, “We are very honored to have this opportunity to contribute to talent development, which we believe will lead to the economic growth of Senegal and West Africa, as well as to the future development of the air conditioning business. We are committed to swiftly advancing the implementation of this initiative to launch the program.”