In alignment with Egypt’s Vision 2030 for sustainable development, Benha National University has signed a series of strategic cooperation agreements with leading industrial and investment companies, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and labor market demands.
Agreement Pillars:
- Parties Involved:
- Academic Leadership:
- Tamer Samir (University President)
- Mahmoud Shakal (Vice President for Employment, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship)
- Industrial Partners:
- Leading companies in manufacturing, energy, technology, and logistics (specific names not disclosed).
- Academic Leadership:
- Core Collaboration Areas:
- Field Training Programs: Customized internship tracks tailored to academic disciplines.
- Joint Research Labs: Establishing applied research centers within partner companies, collaborating with engineering and computer science faculties.
- Elite Scholarships: Funding student graduation projects addressing real-world industrial challenges.
- Direct Employment: Allocating a percentage of jobs in partner companies for top university graduates.
Leadership Statements:
- Tamer Samir:
"These partnerships are not mere paperwork but a roadmap for shaping the future of applied education in Egypt... We aim to transform classrooms into real-world workshops."
He emphasized alignment with SDGs 4 and 9 (Quality Education, Industry Innovation).
- Mahmoud Shakal:
"Students will receive professional certifications from partner companies alongside academic degrees, enhancing their global competitiveness."
Expected Educational Impact:
- Hybrid Learning Model: Blending theoretical lectures with weekly practical sessions at partner facilities.
- Smart Graduation Projects: E.g., designing AI-driven control systems for partner factories.
- AI-Powered Job Platform: Matching graduate profiles with company needs via advanced algorithms.