November 11… Benha University Organizes the Third Businessmen Roundtable to Align University Education with Industry and Labor Market Needs

Under the auspices of Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Career Development Center, the University Career Development Center is organizing the third businessmen roundtable on Wednesday, November 11. The event is titled “Aligning University Education Outcomes with Industry and Labor Market Requirements” and will bring together a select group of businessmen and representatives of industrial and service companies and institutions.
The event comes within Benha University's strategy to strengthen cooperation with the business community and industrial sector, and to develop the education and training system in line with labor market needs. It aims to prepare graduates equipped with the practical and professional skills required to compete in local, regional, and international labor markets.
Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy emphasized that the university is committed to developing its academic and training programs to match the actual requirements of productive and industrial sectors. He noted that continuous communication with businessmen and representatives of industrial institutions is a fundamental pillar for achieving integration between education and employment, and for opening new opportunities for graduates to secure job opportunities that match their qualifications and abilities.
The University President added that the roundtable offers an opportunity to exchange visions and experiences between academic leaders and business community representatives, discuss the skills needed by the labor market, and explore future specializations that keep pace with industrial and technological developments and support sustainable development plans.
Prof. Sahar Abdel-Rahman Ismail, Director of the University Career Development Center at Benha University, explained that the roundtable aims to produce practical recommendations that strengthen the link between university education outcomes and industry needs, and to develop practical training and professional qualification programs for students. This will enhance their readiness to enter the labor market and improve their employment prospects.
The event is scheduled to include discussions on mechanisms for developing cooperation between the university and industry and business institutions, building effective partnerships that help qualify students according to current and future job requirements, and maximizing the benefit from academic expertise and industrial capabilities.
This event reaffirms Benha University's commitment to enhancing its role in serving the community and supporting economic development by preparing qualified graduates who possess the required skills, thereby achieving integration between university education and labor market needs .