ITIDA Gigs Freelancing Program

Empowering Egyptian Youth to Compete in the Global Freelancing Marketplace Introduction

ITIDA Gigs is an innovative initiative that equips youth in Egypt with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities to compete in the digital freelancing economy on a global scale. During this 3-month structured program, participants will develop the know-how of attracting at least one paid gig. ITIDA, in cooperation with EYouth, is setting the Egyptian youth on a path to sustainable success in the freelancing world.


 
ITIDA Gigs
 

ITIDA Gigs is an innovative initiative that equips youth in Egypt with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities to compete in the digital freelancing economy on a global scale. During this 3-month structured program, participants will develop the know-how of attracting at least one paid gig. ITIDA, in cooperation with EYouth, is setting the Egyptian youth on a path to sustainable success in the freelancing world.​​


 
Benefits
 
A Guru Mentorship
 
Receive personalized mentorship from top freelancing experts.
 
Daily office hours to address your questions and provide guidance.
B Live Webinars
 
Attend weekly live webinars covering essential freelancing topics.
 
Access recorded sessions for continuous learning.
C Proposal Review
 
Get expert feedback on two mock proposals to refine your freelancing pitch.
D 101 Freelancing Course
 
Gain continuous access to a foundational digital freelancing course to build your skills.
E Additional Benefits
 
Free Access to CREATIVA: Make use theDigital Egypt Innovation Hub Network Digital Egypt Innovation Hub Network for resources and networking.
 
Co-Working Spaces: Access to shared workspaces, training programs, and mentorship opportunities.
 
Program Completion Certificate: Receive a certificate upon successfully landing one paid gig.


Eligibility
 
 
Age: Minimum 18 years old.
 
Education: University student or graduate.
 
IT Skills: Proficiency in target skills, such as web development, data science, digital marketing, generative AI, cybersecurity, or software testing.
 
English Proficiency: Fair or higher.
 
Freelancing Experience: Not an active freelancer (or earned less than $1,500 in the past 12 months).

ITIDA Gigs Target in Numbers
 
 
27 Governorates Reached
 
20 Rounds Completed
 
20,000 Youth Upskilled in Freelancing
 
6,000 Joined the Freelancing Marketplace


Partners
 

  Supervised By:-

 
MCIT
"ITIDA Gigs supervised by Ministry of Communications and Information Technology"
                                                                                                                               


  Managed By:-

 
ITIDA
"ITIDA Gigs managed by Information Technology Industry Development Agency"