This study aims to examine the role of strategic planning in reducing unemployment among graduates of technical higher education institutions, through a case study of the Higher Institute of Marine Science Technologies and the Higher Institute of Science and Technology in Sabratha. The study addresses the growing unemployment rates among technical education graduates, which are mainly attributed to the mismatch between educational outputs and labor market requirements, as well as the lack of effective strategic planning by relevant institutions. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, and data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to a random sample of (65) faculty members. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The statistical results revealed a significant role of strategic planning in reducing unemployment among graduates of technical higher education institutions. However, no statistically significant differences were found in respondents’ perceptions based on specialization, age, or years of experience. The study concludes that strategic planning is a crucial tool for aligning technical education outcomes with labor market needs and recommends strengthening institutional strategies to enhance graduate employability and support economic development............... Keywords:................. Strategic Planning, Unemployment, Technical Higher Education, Libyan Labor Market, Educational Outputs.