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Huawei Partners with Fresh International Applied Technology School to Launch the First Huawei ICT Academy in an Applied Technology School

The partnership marks the first collaboration of its kind between Huawei ICT Academies and Applied Technology Schools in Egypt, providing students with specialized technology skills aligned with labor market needs.

 Huawei has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fresh International Applied Technology School to launch the first Huawei ICT Academy within the school. The step marks the first collaboration of its kind between Huawei Egypt’s ICT Academies and Applied Technology Schools in Egypt, in line with the Egyptian state’s direction to develop technical education and link it to the actual needs of the local, regional, and international labor markets and modern industries. This comes as a key pillar of the state’s strategy to qualify human resources and enhance students’ skills in line with future requirements.

The MoU was signed by Eng. Asmaa Serag El Din, Executive Director of Huawei ICT Academies Egypt, and Eng. Maged George, Executive Director of Fresh International Applied Technology School, in the presence of Mr. William Jiang, Head of External Relations, Government Affairs and Strategic Communications at Huawei Egypt; Eng. Adel Raphael, Chairman of the School’s Board of Directors and Vice President of Fresh; Eng. Mokhles El Eissawy, Academic Director at Fresh International Applied Technology School; Dina Youssef, Head of Media and Corporate Communications at Huawei Egypt; and Eng. Mirna Sherif, Development Manager at Huawei ICT Academies Egypt.

Through the Huawei ICT Academy, trainers and students at Fresh International Applied Technology School will have access to specialized practical training programs in artificial intelligence, data science, and other modern technology fields. They will also have access to the latest specialized educational materials and resources, as well as internationally recognized certifications. This will contribute to enhancing their professional readiness, developing their technical skills, and preparing them to benefit from future opportunities in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.

Mr. William Jiang, Head of External Relations, Government Affairs and Strategic Communications at Huawei Egypt, said: “The signing of the MoU with Fresh International Applied Technology School represents an important milestone in strengthening cooperation between the private sector and the education system. We believe in the importance of this cooperation in bridging the gap between education and labor market needs. Partnerships between companies and educational institutions provide students with the opportunity to acquire the practical skills and experience they need in a real work environment, contributing to building a workforce that is better prepared for the future.”

He added: “At Huawei, we believe that investing in youth is an investment in the future. Through Huawei ICT Academies, we work with our partners to build sustainable ecosystems for developing digital talent. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide students with practical training, introduce them to the latest technologies and educational resources, and equip them with specialized skills aligned with the needs of local and international labor markets. We believe that the active role of the private sector in supporting the education system is a key pillar in preparing qualified professionals capable of keeping pace with digital transformation and contributing to economic development.”

Eng. Adel Raphael, Chairman of the School’s Board of Directors and Vice President of Fresh, said: “We are pleased with this constructive cooperation, which reflects a shared vision that true investment lies in investing in youth and providing them with future-oriented careers in the labor market. We are embarking on a collaboration with a strong industry partner such as Huawei.”

The launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at Fresh International Applied Technology School comes as an extension of Huawei’s efforts to build and develop the digital capabilities of Egyptian youth through the Huawei ICT Talent Bank, which focuses on reaching young talent, training them, and preparing them for the labor market. As part of the program, Huawei has so far established more than 187 academies in cooperation with more than 56 universities and government entities in Egypt, reflecting its extensive experience in developing digital talent and providing specialized training pathways that connect education with labor market needs.