Today’s challenging business environment implies that it is no longer sufficient for a new graduate to have knowledge of a place in the market with only the academic knowledge; increasingly it is necessary for students to gain those skills during their study which will enhance their prospects of a successful career. The skills provided by basic education at Universities of Egypt need to be supplemented with a strong set of global workplace skills, industry knowledge and functional-knowledge of emerging role-based specializations.
 

In this context, a cooperation protocol has been signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for the introduction of "employability" skills program in the higher education stage. The protocol outlines a general framework and an executive plan to conduct undergraduate training on soft skills, language abilities, and technical competence. The project aims at enhancing the employability of the Egyptian Universities' graduates and preparing them for the local and global market. This collaborative effort is a part of a workforce development initiative aimed at reducing the gap between student readiness and the employer expectations of a ready workforce.