The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is partnering with the Ministry of Manpower of the Arab Republic of Egypt to address youth employment in line with Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy – Egypt’s Vision 2030. 

By providing the Ministry with 30 personal computers, IOM is launching its national action aimed at increasing capacities of Egypt’s vocational training centres. This initial assistance is given in the framework of a national plan, starting with the Vocational Training Centre located in Housh Issa, in the Beheira governorate, South West of Alexandria, in the Delta region. Such support is part of IOM’s plan to create internationally accredited vocational training centres under the guidance of the Ministry of Manpower.

IOM is in the process of upgrading the vocational training centre in Housh Issa, Beheira governorate by renovating and refurbishing one hall to accommodate computer literacy classes intended for all trainees enrolled in the courses in the centre.

Beheira was one of the five highest sending Governorates for irregular migration to Europe in 2017. Special focus is given to these regions of origin, where the youth need to receive guidance on employment opportunities, creation of small and medium size enterprises, technical support and micro-business management.