Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development holds a graduation ceremony for 1st batch of the 5th edition of the Summer Student Training Program

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development held a graduation ceremony for the first batch of university students in the summer program for training students in its fifth edition in 2022.


The ceremony witnessed the trainees’ submission of presentations on the nature of the units’ work and the information they gained about the work of each unit and what they provided during their training period. The students were also presented with certificates of passing the training period set by the Ministry.

H.E. Dr. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, affirmed the ministry's keenness to empower and support the capabilities of young people, and provide them with the necessary training opportunities, believing in the necessity of highlighting their capabilities and qualifying them for the labor market with the necessary competence as future leaders.


El-Said added that the ministry launched several training programs and projects for young people, referring to the 2030 Pioneers Project, the “Be an Ambassador” initiative, in addition to the training programs launched by the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development.
For his part, Tariq Abdel-Khaleq commended the performance of the graduating batch, as one of the successful batches, thanks to their keenness to focus, achieve the maximum possible benefit and make the necessary effort.
Abdel-Khaleq added that the trainees contributed to the ministry's achievement of the Femme corporate social responsibility message, which is part of the ministry's mission, in addition to empowering youth and benefiting students.
Abdel-Khaleq indicated that the ministry's message was achieved, which was reflected in what the students reviewed, data, and information, which they benefited from the units they participated in.

Abdel-Khaleq confirmed that the training this year has witnessed a great demand since it was announced and launched, as about 7,000 CVs were submitted for the current version for students wishing to join the training so approximately 70 students were selected.

Abdel-Khaleq urged the students to make a greater effort during their studies at the university and then at their workplaces, explaining the importance of the training period they passed in empowering their abilities and supporting their self-confidence.


Abdel-Khaleq added that the workshops, which included training and civil visits, were developed last year under the guidance of His Excellency the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, adding that the current edition witnessed for the first time a training workshop on interpersonal skills.