Egypt partners with 30 tech firms on youth digital skills training

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Egyptian Military Academy have signed memorandums of understanding with 30 local and international technology firms to train young Egyptians in digital and information technology skills, the ministry said on Monday.

The agreements aim to provide technical training content, exam vouchers, field placements, and project-based learning to prepare participants for jobs in the technology sector.

The partnerships fall under the “Digilians” initiative, a government-funded programme targeting skills development in areas including software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, networks, digital infrastructure, embedded systems, and digital arts.

The initiative is jointly implemented by the communications ministry and the Egyptian Military Academy, in cooperation with technology companies, training providers, and international universities. It combines academic instruction with practical training, soft skills development, language training, and on-the-job experience.

Digilians offers multiple tracks, including a four-month diploma, a nine-month specialised diploma, a one-year professional master’s programme, and a two-year master of science degree.