Abstract
In response to the significant unemployment crisis in Guinea that disproportionately affects its youth population, various interventions have been implemented, including the Programme for Technical Assistance and Youth Employment (PATEJ). This study explored the perceptions of young Guinean professionals who participated in the programme, by examining programme quality, alignment with market needs, and employment outcomes, and the programme’s perceived impact on employment readiness, skill development, and labour market integration. A mixed-methods approach was adopted whereby quantitative survey data were combined with qualitative feedback analysis from 52 respondents. Findings revealed strengths in confidence-building, technical skills development, and instructional quality, while highlighting challenges in networking sustainability and follow-up mechanisms. The research contributes valuable insights for policy development, programme improvement, and understanding effective strategies for tackling youth unemployment in developing economies.