Egypt's Education Ministry sets member-selection criteria for labor-market transition units

Egypt's Ministry of Education and Technical Education has instructed educational directorates to complete the formation of sub-units easing students' transition to the labor market.

• The ministry directed educational directorates to complete formation and activation of sub-units linking graduates to the labor market.
• The ministry set an October 20, 2026 deadline for directorates to notify the central unit of any vacancy or resignation.
• The ministry requires candidates to possess technical education experience, communication skills, and computer proficiency.
• The ministry specified per-position criteria, including five years' experience for unit directors and employment expertise for recruitment officers.