A tech entrepreneur in Egypt has established a way to help young Arabs access a variety of training programs.
The educational technology platform called EYouth is an Egyptian start-up that provides digital skill development training programs for professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth seeking to advance their careers.
Regardless of their beginning level, learners can advance at their own speed because of the programs’ adaptability and accessibility.
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Thousands of EYouth apps downloaded
According to data from the Play Store, the solution’s mobile application, which is available on iOS and Android, has been downloaded over a thousand times. The user registers and gains access to the platform’s assortment of courses.
EYouth provides training in data analysis, digital marketing, graphics, and content production.
It is also developing additional programs, such as stock market understanding, digital literacy training, the SDG awareness campaign, and financial education in Egypt.
“Young Arabs can learn the basics of programming and artificial intelligence (AI) in order to improve their employability and understanding of global trends, to be better prepared for the job market,” the start-up says, adding to its one-time training with technology scholarship programs.
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EYouth’s expansion plan
Mostafa Abdel Latif founded the company in 2016, and closed a USD 6 million fundraising round to broaden its training offerings, include cutting-edge educational technologies, and reach more people in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area.
“To date, we have developed the skills of over 3 million young people. Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate the development of an additional million young people and empower them to unlock their potential and drive innovation in Africa and the Middle East,” said Mostafa Abdel Latif, Founder of EYouth.