The 21st Century Skills project is part of Egypt's effort to empower young people and give them the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with local and international job markets, through integrated tracks that combine entrepreneurship, technology, and talent discovery and development.
The project aims to build a creative, productive generation able to turn its ideas and talents into real economic opportunities, through strategic partnerships with major educational, cultural and development institutions.
Tracks
- Broadening entrepreneurship
- Strengthening young people's technology skills
- Discovering and developing talent
Project components
- Entrepreneurship An entrepreneurship campaign for university students, and the "Start your project — you're not too young" initiative for school students.
- Technology Skills The Digital Summer, Digital Winter, Be Ready and One Million International Licenses initiatives with Cisco.
- Talent Discovery and Development Finding talent in the arts, music, performing arts and sport, and turning it into sustainable economic opportunities.
