The Education Development Fund, affiliated with the Cabinet, announced that ITS Incom Academy in Varese, Italy, has welcomed the first cohort of Egyptian students for a specialised training programme in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
The initiative forms part of Egypt’s national strategy to advance technological education and expand vocational training aligned with global labour market demands.
The inaugural group comprises 17 students, including attendees from the Abu Ghaleb Technological Complex —one of the Fund’s flagship educational projects — and students from the Salesian School in Alexandria. The programme blends academic coursework with practical, hands-on training at industrial companies throughout Varese.
Implemented in coordination with Italy’s Lombardy region, the programme is funded at approximately €17,000 per trainee, preparing skilled technicians to meet the latest European standards and industry requirements.
The first phase takes place at Campus Reti in Busto Arsizio, followed by on-site practical training in local companies beginning June 2026.
Marco Magrini, President of Varese Province, described the programme as a model for structured labour migration aligned with workforce needs, providing companies with highly qualified technical staff. The initiative is supported by key Italian institutions, including the Prefecture of Varese, Confindustria Varese, UCIMU, in addition to ENAIP NET, an Italian consortium that offers vocational training and job placement services.
