According to a statement from the prime minister's office, Egypt and Italy's Nova Technology della Vita Academy have inked a cooperation pact to create and expand five applied technology schools with an emphasis on the electrical industry.

Mostafa Madbouly, the prime minister of Egypt, was present at the signing ceremony in New Alamein on Wednesday. The Italian Academy, the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy have reached an agreement.

The schools are scheduled to start operations in the 2025–2026 school years and will implement worldwide quality standards in the areas of power production, transmission, and distribution.

According to Madbouly, the agreement strengthens the state's objectives to advance its technical education and vocational training programs in order to generate graduates who are capable of meeting the demands of the domestic and global labor markets, especially in the key sectors of renewable energy and electricity.

According to Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif, the ministry is upgrading the curriculum in conjunction with the labor market as part of a national plan to expand technical education. According to him, the ministry wants to enhance Egyptian industry by increasing the number of applied technology institutions and introducing new practical specializations. This collaboration is a significant step in producing a new generation of skilled technicians who can make a meaningful contribution to the development of the national economy.

Electricity Minister Mahmoud Essmat went on to say that a workforce with specialized skills is needed for the growth of renewable energy and the creation of a smart grid. According to him, the goal of this protocol is to equip skilled technical cadres with the standards and abilities needed internationally to stay up to date with industry advancements.

The agreement states that the school's goal is to produce technicians who are qualified to operate in new and renewable energy, as well as in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Successful graduates will obtain a degree from the Italian Academy, a certificate of experience from the Ministry of Electricity, and a certificate of completion of secondary education in applied technology. The study time will last three to five years.

The protocol intends to address unemployment by giving graduates real job opportunities, enhancing the quality of technical education outputs, and promoting economic development by equipping Egyptian youth with advance skills.