The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced that it has successfully concluded its annual Summer Internship Program, training over 1700 ICT students from various Egyptian governorates on the latest technological trends. The program is conducted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI).
ITIDA's Summer Internship Program, launched in 2014, is one of its key human capacity development initiatives. It provides free, hands-on training on the latest technological trends to computer science and engineering students.
This year, Students in Engineering and IT faculties have received training on the latest technological trends, precisely in the fields of 5G Technologies (22 trainees), Artificial Intelligence (282 trainees), Amazon Web Services Cloud (91 trainees), Big Data Analysis (59 trainees), and Cisco CCNA (324 trainees).
The training tracks also covered Cyber Ops Associate (232 trainees), Data Analysis skills for freelancers (100 trainees), Digital Design using FPGA (103 trainees), Graphic Design (55 trainees), and Internet of things Applications (IoT) (95 trainees). Additionally, the program MEAN-Stack Web Development (63 trainees), Red Hat systems Administration (98 trainees), and Web Design (190 trainees).
Engineer Ahmed ElZaher, CEO of ITIDA, noted: "It is essential to prepare university students across Egypt to enhance their digital capabilities and empower them to become skilled professionals. We're dedicated to equipping Egypt's future tech talents with the latest skills. Our free training program aims to prepare them for the job market, boost their employability, and enable them to explore freelancing opportunities".
Source: Egyptian Gazette
