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Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ITIDA launches nationwide internship program to train 10,000 students in emerging tech and digital arts
Cairo, Egypt — The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has launched an enhanced edition of its Summer Internship Program for University Students, in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) and Systel, the sole official sales and services distributor for Motorola Solutions in Egypt. This program is part of Egypt's national strategy to upskill its young talent and prepare them for careers in ICT and digital arts. With a renewed focus on future-ready skills and expanded reach, the program aims to train over 10,000 undergraduate students from faculties of engineering, computer science, business information systems, media, fine and applied arts, and art education, across Egypt's governorates. A Talent-Powered Vision With more than 760,000 university graduates annually, including 50,000 ICT graduates, 171,000 in finance and accounting, and 28% in STEM fields, Egypt boasts one of the most dynamic and multilingual talent pools in the region. The government's vision, led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and its affiliates including ITIDA, places young talent at the heart of its digital transformation strategy. Through targeted programs, Egypt is training over 500,000 professionals by 2025 in high-demand domains like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Market-Aligned Curriculum and Practical Tracks The revamped program was redesigned to meet evolving labor market needs and the skill demands of local and international employers. Each training path spans 120 hours, including 90 hours of specialized technical training, and 30 hours of workplace readiness training, covering soft skills and freelancing fundamentals. Delivered in cooperation with NTI, the program features eight specialized tracks, including Cybersecurity, Software development and UI/UX design, Data analytics and AI, Cloud computing, Systems administration, Electronics, Digital arts, and Digital marketing. The tracks are tailored to students in their first, second, or third academic year and are offered either online or in-person through NTI campuses and Digital Egypt Innovation Hubs (Creativa Centers) across various governorates. International Certification Discounts Students enrolled in the program will benefit from up to 70% discounts on international certification exams offered through NTI, empowering them to gain industry-recognized credentials that boost employability in global markets. Strategic Partnership with Systel (Motorola Solutions) In parallel, ITIDA is also rolling out a specialized summer training track with Systel, Egypt's leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions. This industry-led program targets 250 students annually and provides practical, hands-on training in advanced telecommunications technologies, including: Microwave and broadband communications Fiber optics Surveillance systems Satellite communications Public safety networks The program also includes 30 hours of soft skills training. The technical component is fully sponsored by Systel as part of its CSR commitments, while ITIDA covers the non-technical portion. Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Leaders This initiative is a key pillar in ITIDA's broader mission to strengthen Egypt's positioning as a regional hub for digital services and a top global destination for IT and business process outsourcing. It reflects the agency's commitment to long-term human capital development and to creating sustainable career pathways for Egypt's youth in the digital economy. Participation is free of charge and open to undergraduate students in relevant faculties across Egypt. Interested students can apply via ITIDA or NTI's official portals.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- USA Today
Mariano Rivera, wife Clara added as defendants in amended sexual abuse lawsuit
Mariano Rivera, wife Clara added as defendants in amended sexual abuse lawsuit New York Yankees Hall of Famer reliever Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara Rivera, have been added to a lawsuit as defendants, which alleges a girl was sexually assaulted at events connected to a church affiliated with the couple. In the previous filing in January, the complaint listed Refugio de Esperanza (Refuge of Hope), a church in New Rochelle, New York, and 1 Brook View Rye, LLC, as defendants. The new complaint, filed in Westchester County Court on April 25 and obtained by USA TODAY Sports, added Rivera and his wife, Clara, who is the senior pastor at the church. The teenage girl, born in 2007 and listed as Jane Doe in the complaint, alleges one of the assaults happened at the Riveras' home in Rye, New York during a barbecue in "approximately summer 2018." An attorney for the girl told ESPN that the Riveras were added as defendants after it was determined they were not connected with the LLC at the address of their former home, which they sold in 2022. According to the lawsuit, the barbecue was for "minor children" who attended the church and parents were not invited to attend. The details in the amended suit are not different from what was alleged in the original filing, that the Riveras ignored her claims of sexual abuse and the Riveras 'isolated and intimidated' the girl to keep quiet about an alleged assault. Jane Doe was also allegedly sexually abused in August 2021 by Ruben Tavarez Jr., the son of the Refuge of Hope associate pastor. The Riveras' lawyer, Joseph A. Ruta, has called the allegations "completely false." 'Rather than take sufficient action to end the sexual abuse of JANE A DOE, the Riveras each separately isolated and intimated JANE A DOE to remain silent about her abuse," the lawsuit states, "to avoid causing trouble for REFUGIO and the Ignite Life Summer Internship. In order to avoid the potential scandal of child sexual abuse in its programs and otherwise protect DEFENDANTS above all else, the Riveras, in their capacities as agents and/or employees of DEFENDANTS, assured MOTHER A DOE that JANE A DOE was safe and in no danger at Ignite Life Center, despite actual or constructive knowledge that JANE A DOE remained vulnerable to additional acts of sexual abuse.' The plaintiff is demanding a jury trial, plus compensatory and punitive damages, saying she has "suffered, and will continue to suffer, physical, psychological and emotional injuries, mental anguish and the loss of enjoyment of life" as a result of the abuse. The 55-year-old Rivera won five World Series championships with the Yankees and retired in 2013 as MLB's all-time saves leader. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, the only player in history to be elected unanimously.
