{"id":30814,"date":"2021-03-23T11:42:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T11:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aswu.edu.eg\/en\/?p=30814"},"modified":"2024-02-07T11:49:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T11:49:15","slug":"the-launch-of-the-annual-virtual-employment-platform-for-egyptian-universities-in-cooperation-with-the-united-states-agency-for-international-development-and-the-american-university-in-cairo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aswu.edu.eg\/en\/the-launch-of-the-annual-virtual-employment-platform-for-egyptian-universities-in-cooperation-with-the-united-states-agency-for-international-development-and-the-american-university-in-cairo\/","title":{"rendered":"Launching the UCCD virtual platform for Egyptian universities in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development and the American University in Cairo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Today, Dr. Ayman Ashour _Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Universities Affairs_ launched the UCCD Virtual Platform 2021 and inaugurated first activities of the UCCD Career Expo.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Prof\/ Ahmed Ghallab Mohamed_ Aswan university President, participated in the inauguration of the annual platform, in attendance of the Ambassador of the United States of America\/ Jonathan Cohen, the Director of the United States Agency for International Development\/ Leslie Reed, the President of the American University in Cairo\/ Francis Richardoni, the representative of the Egyptian government at the American University, Dr. Ashraf Hatem, and the presidents of the partner Egyptian public universities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The University Centers for Career Development project was established in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the American University in Cairo. The centers are located in (10) Egyptian universities: (Alexandria, Ain Shams, Aswan, Beni Suef, Mansoura, Menoufia, Minya, Sadat, Sohag and Zagazig). the American ambassador announced the extension of the project duration to include new universities all over the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for University Affairs, Prof. Ayman Ashour, confirmed in his speech that the role of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is no longer limited to academic education, but we seek together to create a new generation have science and knowledge and spreading the culture of science and innovation through supporting Students and graduates to improve their personal and technical skills to keep pace with the requirements of labor market, which is witnessing many changes in recent times, in light of the repercussions of Corona virus that the world will witness disappearance of a group of jobs during the coming years in several fields, while new jobs will appear according to the requirements of the new labor market so we should work together to develop the process of attracting national talents and support the entrepreneurial thought of our children.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0US Ambassador\/ Jonathan Cohen declared that the US government is committed to promoting education in Egypt over the past four decades, as the Virtual Employment Forum for the University Centers for Career Development project is a vivid example of cooperation between the United States of America, with the Egyptian government and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to enable and support youth of Egypt University centers for career development improve practical and personal skills and encourage self-discovery among students. He added that these centers could be called \u201copportunity centers\u201d because of the job opportunities, scholarships, training courses, and other multiple services they provide. University Centers for Career Development has achieved great success, he announced the extension of the University Centers for Career Development project, and the total number of centers reached (30) centers in (22) universities all over Egypt to serve ( 70% ) of Egyptian university students.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Prof. Ahmed Ghallab Mohamed_ Aswan University President _ added that the activities of the second employment forum have been launched under patronage of Dr. Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar_ Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research online, with the participation of University Centers for Career Development in cooperation with the American University and support from the United States Agency for Development for 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prof. Ahmed Ghallab Mohamed_Aswan University President _ participated in the forum with (350) students and graduates including (5) students with visual and physical disabilities from Aswan University.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 Prof. Ahmed Ghallab confirmed during his speech that the total number of beneficiaries from the services of the University Center for Career Development since opening the center in (16th<\/sup>January 2020), reached (16,331) students and graduates, with the participation of (6) local companies from Aswan Governorate and ( 58 ) companies at the level of Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Prof. Ahmed Ghallab_Aswan University President_ expressed his happiness with the participation of Aswan University in the second employment forum. He also welcomed Dr. Ayman Ashour_ Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Universities Affairs_ Dr. Ashraf Hatem, the American University\u2019s advisor, and the presidents of the ten participating universities, stressing the importance of the role of the University Center for Career Development and working on qualifying graduates and linking them to labor market, in attendance of the working group of University Center for Career Development.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The President of the American University in Cairo\/ Francis Richardoni declared that \u201cThe virtual employment platform of University Centers for Career Development project allows us to reach thousands of Egyptian graduates and students and enable them to identify the most important job opportunities available and communicate with representatives of companies, in light of current circumstances that have created an opportunity for innovation. The American University is proud to cooperate with partner Egyptian universities and USAID to support University Centers for Career Development project, through which students in Egyptian universities are empowered to deal with the labor market.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The representative of the Egyptian government at the American University in Cairo, Dr. Ashraf Hatem, added that The university Centers for Career development project is one of the most important projects presented to Egyptian universities and Egyptian students, and it has a positive impact in preparing young people for labor market. He is proud of the efforts made by (16 ) centers for Career development in Egyptian universities in cooperation with various institutions and under the supervision of the American University grouping work, and this effort resulted in the participation of (55) companies from different governorates in the employment forum, which helps to create new permanent channels for communication between companies and university youth who are Looking for job and training opportunities. \u201c<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The National Bank of Egypt and Vodafone Company for Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) also participated as main partners for the platform with more than (55) sponsoring companies providing job and training opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mr. Hisham Okasha – Chairman of Board of Directors of the National Bank of Egypt, confirmed that \u201cThe National Bank of Egypt is proud to be the official partner in the UCCD virtual platform 2021), especially in light of the success of the cooperation and partnership that took place last year in the first virtual forum For employment, as the National Bank of Egypt supports many initiatives that contribute to the field of sustainable development and social responsibility in Egypt, and today, by supporting the second virtual employment forum for public universities, we are enhancing the experience of using technology to support thousands of university graduates and students in obtaining employment and training opportunities. \u201cIt enables them to start their lives and contribute to building their society. Similar to what was done last year, we look forward to employing distinguished personnel in the National Bank of Egypt to be cadres with the highest efficiency rates in the future in the various governorates of Egypt.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mr. Ramy Kato_ President of Vodafone Company for Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) said, \u201cWe are proud to be the official partner in the virtual employment platform for Egyptian universities (UCCD Platform 2021) because it expresses what we believe in the importance of keeping pace with technological development to support the digital transformation process.\u201d Through providing services, solutions, and applications that serve a large sector of Egypt\u2019s youth, including university graduates and students, within the framework of Vodafone Smart Solutions initiatives, with sharing youth their dreams and believing in their abilities, and creating an environment for Egyptian youth that helps them to be creative and innovative, and they are confident of discovering distinguished young talents at the forum, that joining the Vodafone intelligent Solutions work team. \u201c<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 More than (4000) students and graduates from Egyptian universities have registered on the virtual platform, uploaded their CVs, and communicated with more than (55) local and international companies to learn about the most important jobs available within different companies and banks, they also contacted representatives of companies and banks via chat rooms. In addition to attending virtual seminars presented by: “The National Bank of Egypt and Vodafone company for smart Solutions”, Hassan Allam Real Estate Development Company, Etisalat, Edita for Food Industries, and the Canal Company for Sugar on the most important developments in the labor market. This dynamic platform supports employers to be free from the constraints of traditional employment processes. Through this three-dimensional platform on the Internet, business owners and job seekers can communicate in a virtual way that resembles the feeling of real direct interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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