A system. Technical education In Egypt, from a negative stereotype, it is often classified as a social stigma. Despite the very importance of this kind, Education Meeting the needs of the national labour market and building the capacity of young people.
The Ministry of Education also indicated that technical education can make a significant difference by developing the personal and vocational skills of young people, thereby ensuring that they have adequate employment opportunities through high-level vocational education qualifications consistent with the requirements of the times.
The Ministry is currently working on the development of the technical education system through the launch of technical education 2.0 (), which is based on global standards for improving the efficiency of the education system in Egypt, which is an important step towards a bright future in partnership with business sectors.
According to the general budget for 2026/2025, financial investments in pre-university education amounted to 778 billion and 778 million pounds, reflecting the Government ' s interest in developing this vital sector, while higher education was 358 billion and £279 million.
Applied and technological schools are experiencing significant growth
Dr. Mohamed Yusuf, former Minister of Technical Education, explained that recent efforts had been made to enhance the reputation of technical education, with applied and technological schools becoming a symbol of academic attraction, as a result of effective marketing and promotion efforts.
Yusuf pointed out that there was a cultural shift in society towards technical education, where it was currently a common and respected course, noting the importance of vocational education in all its areas of technology, industries, agriculture and tourism.
Negative concepts must be destroyed
A charitable secretary, former spokesperson of the Ministry, added that there were stringent social models that classified education into groups that promoted the stigma attached to technical education, and it was important to change that negative perception and take into account interdisciplinary equality.
She asked for information on success stories from technical education graduates and bright models to promote the importance of this area, and the Government must endeavour to design awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of technical education in order to push for a better mental image.
Technical education as a tool for economic development
Dr. Said Rashad, Professor of Education Economics, stressed the need to introduce new educational policies that support technical education as a major contribution to development. It is important to strengthen partnerships with the private sector to provide employment and training opportunities for graduates.
He added that the university qualification of a greater number of graduates of technical education should increase and the level of wages should be linked to the skills acquired rather than the type of certificate.
Speaking on average wages, the report of the Central Organ indicated that the average monthly salary was Pound4284, which required further adjustments to improve the conditions of workers in the sector.
In conclusion, the Minister of Education stated that the Ministry was striving to develop technical education as an essential part of the economic vision of the State, through coordination with local and international companies and the search for new prospects for the training and rehabilitation of students in the world labour market.
