Agility, a leader in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation, has joined forces with Education for Employment (EFE) to provide AI training to 3,500 young individuals.
The programme aims to equip young men and women from underserved communities in Egypt with essential knowledge in artificial intelligence, covering its concepts, tools, and ethical usage, to enhance their employability and business management skills in a rapidly evolving job market.
Recognising the challenges posed by underemployment and the scarcity of entrepreneurial opportunities, which are critical barriers to the country’s economic and social advancement, this partnership seeks to address these issues head-on. By offering specialised training in AI, EFE and Agility are not only providing valuable skills but also paving the way for greater economic prosperity, stability, and overall development in the region.
Frank Clary, Vice President of Sustainability at Agility, emphasized the importance of AI literacy in today’s job market and the company’s commitment to making such training accessible to those who might otherwise be left behind. “Our collaboration with EFE underscores our dedication to preparing a future-ready workforce that can contribute to the development, prosperity, and stability of Egypt and the broader Middle East,” Clary stated.
Echoing this sentiment, Andrew Baird, CEO of EFE-Global, highlighted the organisation’s focus on aiding young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who face significant hurdles in securing employment. By integrating AI training into their programs, EFE is actively working to bridge educational gaps and foster social capital among Egypt’s youth.
Participants in the Agility-sponsored AI course are selected based on their motivation and socio-economic needs, with a concerted effort to include those most in need. Remarkably, at least half of the beneficiaries are young women, reflecting a commitment to gender inclusivity. The curriculum is designed to cover fundamental AI principles, practical applications in the workplace, ethical considerations, and efficient use of AI tools in job searching.
In addition to its collaboration with EFE, Agility has also partnered with the UNHCR in Egypt since 2016, contributing to the education of approximately 1,800 refugee children by funding tuition, transportation, uniforms, books, stationery, and technological devices like computers. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support the educational needs of the nearly 473,000 registered refugees and asylum-seekers from various countries residing in Egypt.
Through these strategic partnerships and initiatives, Agility is not only reinforcing its role as a socially responsible corporate entity but also contributing significantly to the empowerment of young Egyptians and refugees, enabling them to thrive in a digitized global economy.
