On February 12, 2025, Egyptian Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel Latif and Italian Minister of Education Giuseppe Valditara visited the Salesian “Don Bosco” Institute in Cairo, alongside the Italian Ambassador. The visit aimed to enhance cooperation between Egypt and Italy in the field of technical education.
Minister Abdel Latif emphasized that “Don Bosco” is one of the most prominent technical institutes in Egypt, offering high-quality education in fields like engineering, mechanics, and electronics. The institute relies on a dual education system that combines theoretical studies with practical training in major industrial companies, helping prepare students for both local and international job markets, with opportunities for training in Italy.
The Minister also highlighted that technical education is key to economic development and that updating curricula and programs is necessary to meet labor market needs. He stressed the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector, including the Egyptian Federation of Industries, in improving technical schools.
Italian Minister Valditara noted that “Don Bosco” serves as an important bridge between Egypt and Italy for training technical talent and expressed hope that the institute would lead in fields like artificial intelligence in the future. He emphasized the importance of further strengthening educational ties between the two countries.
At the end of the visit, the “Italian Village” model at the institute was inaugurated, showcasing student projects in areas like programming, cybersecurity, and renewable energy.
Father Morcos Halim, Director of the “Don Bosco” Institute, expressed gratitude to the Egyptian Minister for his continuous support of technical education. He also praised the ongoing contribution of the Italian side in providing teaching expertise for students. Father Marcus highlighted that the institute, which has been operating for 97 years, continues to focus on developing both students’ skills and teachers’ capabilities, linking students to the workforce through hands-on training and field visits.
