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The Ready-Made Garments and Home Textiles Industry Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries has participated in workshops and events held in Sweden as part of the AlignVET project. The initiative aims to align technical and vocational education and training programs in Egypt with the actual needs of the labor market by strengthening partnerships between educational institutions, the industrial sector, and business owners.

AlignVET is an international project funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program, with participation from various Egyptian and European entities. It seeks to develop vocational education curricula and programs in accordance with local and international market competencies.

Industry as a Core Partner in Skill Development

Dr. Mohamed Abdel Salam, Head of the Ready-Made Garments and Home Textiles Industry Chamber, emphasized that the chamber's participation reflects the critical role of industry as a primary partner in developing technical education systems to match factory requirements. He noted that the ready-made garments sector is undergoing rapid technological advancements, requiring continuous skill enhancement to bridge the gap between educational outputs and industrial demands.

Dr. Alaa Ashmawy, Head of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE), stated that the project incorporates industry leaders to formulate educational content that bridges the skill gap, complying with international standards and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Furthermore, Dr. Jean Henry Hanna, Acting President of Beni Suef Technological University, revealed plans to finalize the first curriculum for the garment sector under the project by June 2027, integrating modern skills such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Sweilem, Director of the Educational Excellence Center at Ain Shams University, stressed that curriculum development must actively involve manufacturers to ensure sustainable school-industry partnerships.