Ain Shams University in Cairo has launched two new Career Development Centers, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with the American University in Cairo (AUC). These centers aim to enhance the skills of career guidance professionals at Ain Shams University and prepare graduates to meet the demands of the modern job market.
Dr. Anderson from AUC expressed pride in partnering with Ain Shams University, stating, "AUC is proud to partner with Ain Shams University to bring their smart, talented, and ambitious students the kinds of skills that permit them to enter the labor market with confidence and find suitable jobs." He emphasized that this initiative benefits not only individual students but also their families, employers, and Egyptian society as a whole. Dr. Anderson acknowledged USAID's support and funding for this project and appreciated the enthusiasm of partners at Ain Shams University.
The establishment of these Career Development Centers is part of USAID's response to employer concerns about graduates lacking necessary job market skills. The project's primary goal is to provide public university students with career guidance and employability skills to bridge the gap between education and employment needs. Over 1,000 students at Ain Shams have already completed employability skills training and are participating in English language courses as well as technical and business development tracks.
The U.S. Government supports a globally competitive economy based on educated human resources in Egypt. Since 2012, USAID activities have facilitated new or improved full-time employment for over 40,000 people and short-term jobs for an additional 20,000 laborers. This initiative aims to produce a generation of career-educated graduates equipped with essential skills for today's job market.