Why Egyptian industry needs a leap in vocational training

Expanding factories alone is not enough; the trained human element is the real difference-maker.
Expanding the establishment of factories is a necessary step, but it alone does not create a competitive industry. The real difference is made by the trained worker capable of handling modern production lines.
Investing in vocational training is an investment in productivity and product quality, and it is the shortest path to increasing the added value of Egyptian exports.
A real partnership is required between factories and training centers, so that curricula are designed according to market needs, not based on what we have been accustomed to teaching for decades.
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