Egypt Hosts Mediterranean Technical and Vocational Education Forum in the New Administrative Capital
The Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education, in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit, has launched the activities of the "Mediterranean Technical and Vocational Education Forum." This significant event was held in the New Administrative Capital, with the attendance of a number of officials and experts in the field of education.
The forum aims to strengthen cooperation among Mediterranean countries in the fields of technical education and vocational training. This initiative comes as part of Egypt's efforts to develop the technical education system in line with the needs of the modern labor market and changing economic requirements.
Participants in the forum emphasized that investing in individual skills is the cornerstone for achieving social and economic progress. The attendees also discussed ways to exchange expertise among participating countries and to develop training programs that contribute to preparing youth for future jobs in various industrial and technical sectors.
This step is considered part of the Egyptian state's strategy to improve the quality of technical education and make it an attractive option for students. The outcomes of this forum are expected to result in new partnerships that support innovation and provide better job opportunities for youth in Egypt and countries in the region.
The forum concludes its proceedings after two days of intensive discussions, with organizers aspiring to establish a common roadmap for the development of vocational education. Egypt's hosting of this international event confirms its leading role in promoting regional cooperation in the fields of human development and education.