Microsoft, Silatech launch Egypt job portal

Qatar-based Silatech has partnered with Microsoft to launch MasrWorks.com, an online employability portal for Egypt that supports workforce development for the country’s youth.

MasrWorks is available in both Arabic and English, and provides resources ranging from online career guidance, employability and entrepreneurship training, to specific work experience and job opportunities.

MasrWorks represents the first stage of a collaboration between Microsoft and Silatech, and is the pilot for the upcoming launch of an online regional employability portal.

The expansion of the portal into other countries is part of a greater Arab youth employability initiative for the region.

Microsoft and Silatech have also joined forces to collaborate on other programs, supporting the mutual objectives of both organizations to harness technology in support of regional workforce development and youth employability.

Jo Aggarwal, the director of counseling and placement services from Silatech, said, “We need to give the youth of tomorrow the best opportunities, as they are the ones who will help shape the transformation of Egypt and the Arab World.”

“We also see MasrWorks as a means to encourage job creation in a number of ways, such as empowering entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses to reach new markets and employ new talent,” he stated…

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