The Higher Institute for Qualitative Studies has signed cooperation protocols with 25 companies aimed at providing structured training and employment opportunities for students and graduates, in a move designed to strengthen links between education and the labour market.
Dr. Mohsen El-Batran, Chairman of the Institute and a member of the Egyptian Senate, announced the agreements on the sidelines of the institute’s first forum. The protocols were formally signed by Dr. Khaled Abdo, Dean of the Institute.
Aligning Education with Labour Market Needs
El-Batran said the initiative reflects the institute’s strategy to align academic programmes with real-world job requirements, transforming training from a supplementary activity into a fully integrated career pathway. The approach aims to equip students with practical experience while offering graduates clear and structured entry into the workforce.
He explained that the cooperation model is based on a tripartite agreement involving the student, the company, and the institute, ensuring transparency in rights and obligations for all parties. This framework represents the third phase of the institute’s comprehensive student training and qualification plan.
Three-Stage Training Model
The first phase focuses on providing free technical training to students, helping them acquire core skills relevant to their fields of study.
The second phase, described as the “simulation stage,” includes hands-on training within the institute, alongside field visits that expose students to real workplace environments.
The third phase involves partnerships with leading companies across various sectors, which commit to offering training placements and employment opportunities for students and graduates under clearly defined terms.
Structured Employment Conditions
El-Batran stressed that the agreements are designed to ensure more serious and sustainable employment prospects. The protocols include provisions covering working hours, salaries, health insurance, meal allowances or compensation, and additional benefits beyond base pay. These measures aim to provide stronger protection for students and graduates transitioning into the labour market.
Expanding Opportunities for Students and Graduates
The institute seeks to establish a practical model of education linked directly to employment by preparing students academically and professionally, then connecting them with companies capable of absorbing their skills.
El-Batran noted that signing agreements with 25 companies marks a significant step toward building long-term institutional partnerships between education and the private sector. He added that the next phase will focus on expanding cooperation across more industries to open wider opportunities for students and graduates.
Over the past academic year, the institute has trained around 15,000 students and provided more than 3,000 job opportunities for both students and graduates, highlighting the scale and impact of its employment-focused strategy.
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