Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, received Mohamed Gebran, Minister of Labor, to discuss cooperation on qualifying and training technical labor to meet the needs of urban and economic development. El-Sherbiny emphasized the importance of integration between government entities in preparing a new generation of skilled workers, particularly in the construction and building sectors. He noted that the Ministry of Housing is working to improve operations on major projects by relying on well-trained technical staff, stressing that providing skilled labor is a key strategy amid the implementation of large-scale national projects.
Minister of Labor Mohamed Gebran expressed his eagerness to cooperate with the Ministry of Housing, highlighting the ministry’s efforts to restructure Egypt’s vocational training system to better align with the needs of productive and service sectors. Both ministers agreed on the importance of specialized training on modern equipment and the promotion of a culture of continuous learning to keep pace with technological advancements in the construction sector. They also stressed the need to open communication channels between companies and training centers to update curricula and enhance trainee competencies.
The meeting addressed cooperation opportunities between the Ministries of Housing and Labor to establish specialized training centers aimed at offering instruction in precision trades and technologies related to the construction sector. These efforts are expected to help create job opportunities and enhance the readiness of the local labor market.