As part of the preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, CESAG, in partnership with the National Office for Vocational Training (ONFP), is launching the Youth Translators and Interpreters Trainingnts who will play a key role during this historic event, which will make Dakar the first African city to host the Youth Olympic Games.
Training in Support of a Major International Event
The Youth Olympic Games will bring together thousands of participants, officials, journalists, volunteers, and delegations from around the world. In this multicultural and multilingual environment, the need for translation and interpretation services will be considerable.
The program therefore aims to train a new generation of professionals capable of ensuring smooth and effective communication among all stakeholders involved in the event.
Two Key Areas of Expertise
- Document Translation
- Consecutive Interpretation
The program will also help participants develop the skills required for interpretation in a variety of situations:
- Meetings and interviews;
- Official visits and delegation support;
- Accreditation management, transportation, and Olympic Village operations;
- Media interactions;
- Medical, protocol-related, and anti-doping situations.
Practical Information
Training Period: September 30 to October 29, 2026
Venue: CESAG, Dakar – Senegal
Target Audience: Young linguists selected for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
