The UTW 11’s opening ceremony was also attended by Dr. Sotiris Varelas, representative of Neapolis University Pafos of Cyprus, and Ms. Aliki Botouno, Chairperson of Gamma Invest Co. of Greece, which represents the NUP in Egypt. Dr. Abdelkhalek paid tribute to the UTW program’s major sponsors, including Tea Computers, Schneider Electric, Sigma, Ideal Standard, Siraj Lighting and Scib Paints.

As for the new activities due to be incorporated into this year’s UTW round, she pointed out that ECG plans to cooperate with NUP in this respect. UTW students will perform voluntary working hours to promote eliminating anemia aboard the floating hospital organized by the Rotary District, alongside cooperation with Ahl-Misr Foundation, which will deliver technical sessions on the design of the Burn Care Hospital. Dr. Abdelkhalek added that there would be cooperation with Handover, which will provide sessions on building using environmentally friendly building materials. Furthermore, discussed the progress made hitherto in the ‘Impact’ project with Nile University, and how NU students can register for long life learning courses.

In her brief speech, Dr. Sotiris Varelas mentioned offering scholarships to UTW students to study at NUP, and sending professors from NUP to teach at the UTW program. For her part, Dr. Dalia Al-Saadany, President of the Association of Design Architects in Italy, stressed that ASDA is ready to enable UTW students to participate in an International Design Award competition.

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The opening ceremony highlight was an interactive feature interview with Dr. Salama, which focused on his success story and called upon young engineers to invest their time in lifelong learning and promote their entrepreneurship skills. The interview was led by EBA member Mr. Mohamed Montasir, and followed by a Q&A session with the trainees.

During the opening ceremony, Dr. Abdelkhalek and the UTW team acknowledged the main sponsors (companies and associations) supporting the initiative, including Schneider Electric, Sigma, Ideal Standard, Siraj Lighting, Scib Paints, Rotary Club of El Tahrir, and District 2451. She also shed light on the role of the UTW team with Nile University with respect to introducing the Architectural Department through the IMPAQT project funded by ERASMUS.

Dr. Abdelkhalek announced the 4^th round of the Engineering Employment Fair—which will focus on engineering jobs as well as construction and building jobs—is due to take place next October, adding that registration has also opened for workshops addressing Islamic architecture and the restoration of Mamlouk pulpits (minbars). The main corporate sponsors, Franklin Covey Egypt, delivered the first professional skills session on the topic of ‘Self-Directed Leadership.

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During the event, ECG Vice President and UTW Project Manager Dr. Nevine AbdelKhalek pointed out that UTW Round 9 had a total of 500 engineering students from 10 engineering disciplines. This included two Syrian engineers now possessing the technical and professional skills necessary for local and international labor markets.

During the ceremony, a new training program to be organized in cooperation with the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers was announced. UTW Round 9 top achievers and best teams were honored during the ceremony, along with a number of corporate sponsors, including TEA Computers, SIGMA, Scib Paints, Ideal Standard, Fagerhult Lighting Group, and Schneider Electric.

Supporting academic institutions included the Institution of Civil Engineers, Association of Enterprise Architects, and ASDA Sustainable Development Association. Others included the Rotary clubs, Egyptian Businessmen’s Association, and Business Professional Women (BPW) Emirates Club, alongside media organizations such as Al-Qarar Al-Masry and Globalstar.

On his part, Deputy Minister of Housing Ahmed Adel Darwish commended the efforts of UTW students in supporting the urban renewal of Al-Mawardi slum area in Cairo. He added that the Ministry of Housing aspires toward further cooperation with the UTW Program. Meanwhile, Ministry of Environment Representative Sherif Abu Talib lauded the efforts of Egyptian youth in relation to environmental conservation through the establishment of natural reserves. He also looked forward to mutual cooperation with the UTW Program.

It is worth noting that the UTW Program now has more than 4,000 engineering graduates since its inception back in 2010. All graduates have successfully joined the engineering design and construction industries inside Egypt and abroad.

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This year’s edition of the UTW program witnessed the participation of students in Autodesk competitions, and students from various UTW-8 teams received several top prizes. During the ceremony, top-achieving graduates from different engineering disciplines were awarded employment letters offering them jobs at ECG after they graduate from university. ECG’s cosponsors and partners in success were also held in recognition, including Ideal Standard, Schneider, Scib, and Two Brothers, along with a number of program patrons from the academia.

During the event, UTW Program Manager Dr. Nevine AbdelKhalek announced the Bridge Initiative cosponsored by ECG and Egypt Club to provide young Arab engineers with the qualifications necessary for the labor market. Dr. AbdelKhalek also stated that UTW-9 would be held next year at El Gouna Campus of the Technical University of Berlin.

In her speech on behalf of her fellow graduates, UTW Graduate Deena Hassan, an architecture student at the German University in Cairo (GUC), explained how the UTW Program has brought about positive change in the mindsets of students, and how it has broadened the professional skills qualifying them for the labor market.

In his speech to UTW graduates, Dr. Darwish acclaimed the visits of UTW students to Al-Mawardi slum area in Cairo, during which the students surveyed the needs of inhabitants. He stated that the survey results would be taken into account in the urbanization plans for the slum.

In his inspiring talk to UTW graduates, Human Development Expert Dr. Khalid Habib emphasized how important it is for university graduates to seize every opportunity available to fulfill their potential and develop their leadership and life skills. He also stressed the importance of early career planning.

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The job fair came as an offshoot of the UTW initiative, which has been a tremendous success since its launch back in 2010, with some 3,000 engineering graduates already provided with qualifications fitting the labor market. With ECG Engineering Consultants Group and BPW (Business Professional Women) Emirates Club as lead sponsors, the job fair also received sponsorship from various prestigious firms operating in Egypt. This third edition of the job fair witnessed the participation of thirty major employers offering more than 6,000 job vacancies. Employers included ECG, Orascom Construction, Nile Waterproofing Materials Co. (BituNil), TEA Computers, Hassan Allam Holding, CompuGeorge, 3Brothers, Saudi Diyar Consultants, and Scib Paints, among others.

Under the slogan “Difference Makers,” ECG Vice President Dr. Nevine AbdelKhalek recognized several key figures for their contributions to youth development and employment efforts. Honored figures included Former Higher Education Minister Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Tahya Misr Fund Executive Manager Mohamed Ashmawi, Tahya Misr Fund Communications Manager Dr. Heba Hafez, Suez Canal Bank Executives Hussein Sabour and Dr. Noor El-Zaini, Egyptian Food Bank CEO Dr. Niazi Salam, BPW Emirates Club Egypt President Dr. Hanan Taher, AUC Leadership Professor and “Lead with Passion” Foundation Chairman Dr. Hossam Farahat, Radio Announcer Dina Salah, and others. During the fair, Dr. AbdelKhalek announced that the 9^th UTW Round would be held this summer in Luxor. She added that UTW training sessions for that round would focus on monument restoration and renewable energy.

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