Under
the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University,
Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental
Development, and Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President for Education and
Student Affairs, attended a workshop entitled "Real Labor Market
Requirements – A Shared Vision Between the University, Government, Private
Sector, and Graduates" at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels. Also present
were Prof. Taher Hassan, Acting Dean of the Faculty, members of the Faculty
Council, representatives of relevant university departments and centers, and
representatives from the public and private tourism sectors, as well as
business leaders. The workshop took place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Faculty.
Prof.
Assem El-Essawy emphasized the importance of the partnership between Fayoum
University and the private tourism sector, especially given that this sector is
one of the most important pillars of the national economy. He added that
providing students with outstanding training and practical opportunities
contributes to honing their skills and aligning them with the actual demands of
the market.
He
added that the university offers its full support to enhance cooperation with
all tourism institutions, ensuring optimal benefit for all parties, in
accordance with academic standards and the application of modern technologies
needed by the employment sector to qualify graduates.
Prof.
Sherif El-Attar also explained that Fayoum University is committed to
developing curricula and educational programs to align with the evolving needs
of the tourism job market, in accordance with the state's strategy. The
university is also working to integrate modern applied and training courses
into its academic programs, which students begin studying from their first day
at the university. These courses focus on communication skills, languages, and
tourism technology. He emphasized the importance of field training as an
integral part of the educational process, particularly in the fields of hotels,
tourism companies, tour guiding, and hospitality-related services. He noted
that this objective is achieved through joint academic cooperation within the
university and practical collaboration through government and private sector
partners.
Prof. Taher
Hassan stated that the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels is continuously developing
its academic programs to meet labor market demands, bridging the gap between
academic skills and market needs. This gap represents a significant challenge
that the faculty strives to overcome through various mechanisms, including
training partnerships and field visits. He added that the faculty welcomes all
forms of cooperation with private sector tourism and hospitality institutions to
achieve an executive vision aimed at developing young people's skills and
increasing their employment opportunities.
The
opening session was moderated by Prof. Emad Abdel Salam, Director of the
University Career Development Center and Media Advisor to the University
President. He explained that the workshop was held to explore avenues for joint
cooperation in preparing university students for the tourism job market.
He
outlined the workshop's themes and sessions, which included: listening to the
opinions and proposals of business leaders and tourism company representatives;
discussing the challenges graduates face upon entering the job market; ways to
develop graduates' skills; current challenges in the tourism and hospitality
industry; a session entitled "Be Prepared"; showcasing leading
experiences in this field; and concluding with a session to formulate
recommendations.
