Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) have recognised graduates of the Summer Training Programme 2026 after 10,485 university students completed training across eight technology fields.
The recognition ceremony took place at ITIDA’s headquarters in Smart Village, bringing together NTI Director Prof. Dr. Ahmed Khattab, ITIDA Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Al-Zaher and the authority’s Vice President for Information Technology Market Development, Mahmoud Safrata.
According to NTI, the programme reached students across all 27 governorates, with each participant completing 120 hours of training. Of the beneficiaries, 3,807 enrolled in programmes offered by international technology academies, while approximately 1,200 trainees progressed to advanced training levels.
The institute also reported that the top 200 graduates generated approximately US$25,000 in freelance earnings shortly after completing the programme. The results highlight the potential of technical training to help young people convert digital skills into income-generating opportunities.
The ceremony recognised 44 students who obtained Fortinet certifications in cybersecurity, alongside graduates who secured freelance opportunities and teams behind the three highest-ranked graduation projects.
Participants also took part in field visits to VOIS, Valeo, Systems Egypt, Coretech Innovations, Esperti Solutions and Izam Inc. The visits aimed to familiarise students with professional work environments and potential career opportunities within the technology industry.
The Summer Training Programme forms part of wider efforts by Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to strengthen the country’s digital workforce. Through its collaboration with ITIDA, NTI continues to provide technical training intended to improve employability and support young people seeking careers in technology.
