Monrovia, October 9, 2025… Labour Minister, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, has hailed the Rise Talent Accelerator, management of “LiberiaWorks” for partnering with the Ministry of Labour in helping transform good idea into a national program with real potential to impact lives positively.
LiberiaWorks is the official national workforce platform of the Ministry of Labour, established to bring structure, transparency, and collaboration to the development and management of Liberia’s workforce.
Speaking at the official launch of the platform on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia, the Minister said LiberiaWorks is a national workforce coordination system that brings together employers, government, universities, and young people in one connected space.
“Through LiberiaWorks, employers will access vetted, prepared, and supported talent. The government will gain labour intelligence and compliance data to inform policy. Universities will receive feedback from the job market to align training with reality.
And young Liberians will have verified, fair, and transparent opportunities to work, learn and grow”.
Minister Kruah further emphasized that through a new administrative regulation, employers across key sectors will now be encouraged and supported to take on junior associates and trainees, helping to build the next generation of Liberian professionals.
He added that over the next two years, this platform will connect thousands of young people to real employment opportunities through the National Junior Associates Program.
It will also provide the Ministry, for the first time, with a national workforce information system that offers data on who is working, where, and what skills our economy needs.
“BY 2023, our ambition is for LiberiaWorks to become the backbone of workforce planning and human capital development in Liberia, a system that outlives any one government or project” Minister Kruah maintained, Also speaking, the Director of LiberiaWorks, Mr. Sie Philip Pleiwon, said LiberiaWorks is the official national workforce platform of the Ministry of Labour, established to bring structure, transparency, and collaboration to the development and management of Liberia workforce.
He said the platform serves as a national workforce solution, connecting employers, job seekers, and policymakers through three integrated components.
Telant Marketplace – A central job board where employers can post vacancies and access a growing database of vetted Liberian professionals.
National Junior Associates Program (NJAP)- A structured placement initiative that pairs young Liberians with employers for hands-on experience and skills development.
.Workforce Reporting Hub- A digital system for companies to submit workforce data and demonstrate compliance with national labour regulations.
Through LiberiaWorks, the Ministry of Labour is creating a practical framework that supports both national development and private sector growth ensuring businesses have access to the talent they need, and Liberians have access to the opportunities they deserve.
Performing the official launch of the Platform on behalf of the Hon. Samuel A. Stevquoah, Acting Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Amb. Ora Richard, expressed appreciation to Labour Ministry for championing this forward-looking “LiberiaWorks Initiative”, which aligns seamlessly with the Government’s broader agenda to promote employment, skills development, and inclusive economic growth for all Liberians.
“I am personally filled with joy and optimism to witness these initiatives take shape. Too many young people dream of leaving Liberia not out of luck of love for their country, but due to the absence of meaningful employment opportunities.
By equipping them with relevant skills tailored to our national development needs and connecting them to jobs, we can reduce brain drain, curb migration, and foster sustainable growth.”
“Government alone cannot develop Liberia. A vibrant and empowering private sector is essential. Preparing our citizens not only for employment, but also for ownership within the private sector is imperative if we are told to lift ourselves out of poverty and build a prosperous Liberia”.
In closing, Amb. Richards assures the Minister of Labour of the Ministry of States’ continued collaboration and support as they work together to advance sharing goes for national development.
The ceremony was graced by officials of Government, the private sector, employers, universities, local and international partners.
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