500 graduates out of the 1,745 trainees it targets "Ministerial scholarship" Free of charge according to international standards
Minister of Labor, Mohamed Gibran, witnessed today, Saturday, the graduation activities of a batch of graduates of the Italian Salesian Institute in Cairo, who benefited from the free scholarship provided by the “Ministry” to train these young people in 23 professions needed by the labor market at home and abroad, with international standards and certificates, after raising their capabilities. Competitiveness in the labor market.. The Minister handed over 50 certificates to the top graduates, whose number today has reached 500 graduates, as a first stage, out of 1,745. Trainees targeted by this “Ministerial Scholarship” The graduation events were attended by the Italian Ambassador to Cairo, Michele Quarrone, the Director of the Institute, Father Markus Helmy, the Regional Director for the Middle East, Father Simon Zakaria, and Mina Nasr, the Institute’s course coordinator, who gave speeches during which they emphasized the strength of Egyptian-Italian relations in all fields, praising the cooperation between the “Institute” And the Ministry of Labor in the areas of vocational training and qualifying young people for the needs of the labor market, looking forward to more cooperation during the coming period.. Before the start of the activities, the Minister met with the Italian Ambassador and they discussed enhancing cooperation, and praised the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, regarding the development of technical education. Linking training to the needs of the labor market, the Minister stressed the Ministry’s readiness to provide skilled and trained workers for the Italian labor market.
The Minister said in his speech that the directives of the political leadership headed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, have today become implemented on the ground, which is represented in cooperation with all labor and development partners. At home and abroad, with the aim of developing the skills of young graduates and students, and preparing them for the internal and external labor market, which faces challenges, changes, and new work patterns, which have now become part of the government’s goals and its comprehensive program. And one of the top priorities of presidential initiatives, especially the “A New Beginning for Human Building” initiative.
He said that the graduation of this batch that benefited from the “Ministry’s scholarship” A practical confirmation of that fruitful cooperation with the Italian Salesian Institute, and what distinguishes this “Institute” From many specializations needed by the labor market, and from experts at the highest international level, they succeeded in sharing with the Egyptian state its goals of building a human being capable of facing the challenges of the “labor market.”
He explained Minister Gibran said in his speech that 500 young people graduated today, trained in 23 professions, which are professions that take place within the scope of “artistic, craftsmanship, linguistic, and life skills” courses. ", out of 1,745 trainees targeted as a first stage, confirms beyond a doubt that this cooperation has begun to bear fruit, and makes us look forward to intensifying joint work during the coming period to serve the labor market and to serve Egypt’s youth, who are appreciated by the political leadership for their role in Building the nation, that leadership that always seeks to prepare it in a decent manner and capable of participating in building the new republic that will be established. Its rules are set by President Sisi.
The minister added that the privileges that the trainee obtains, whether a graduate or a student, are worthy of appreciation, respect and support, including strengthening his skills and obtaining an official document that is an accredited certificate. The Institute, the Italian Embassy, and the Ministry of Labor confirm that he possesses all the skills needed by the labor market at home and abroad, which makes us renew our emphasis on intensifying Cooperating to provide new courses for our youth, within the framework of the Ministry of Labor’s keenness to develop its vocational training system, develop youth skills, prepare them for the labor market, and implement the “training for employment” policy. At home and abroad, in cooperation with all labor and development partners, as well as meeting the needs of the labor market, by enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of graduates, trainees, and job seekers in the technical and craft fields, in accordance with local and international standards.
And during the events, inspect The Minister, the Italian Ambassador, and the Institute’s leaders, halls of electricity, technology, and air pressure laboratories, various training workshops, and study halls. The Minister conducted a dialogue with a number of graduates and trainees about their feelings when they joined. At the institute, where they expressed their happiness to join and develop their skills in a range of professions, as well as their mastery of the Italian and English languages…and listen to their successful experiences.
The minister concluded these activities by opening an employment forum, inside the institute, in which 29 companies participated to provide opportunities. Work for these graduates.
