The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), by developing human resources, seeks to support the national economy, create new job opportunities and promote specialization and acquisition of specialist skills in the various ICT fields. It is endeavoring to empower society members, particularly youth, and equip them with necessary skills and tools to move toward a knowledge-based society.
MCIT is launching “Wazeefa Tech”, a new initiative based on the “Income Share Agreement” model. Wazeefa Tech is built on “Learn First… Pay Later”. The program ends with a job opportunity; interns will be hired with good salaries after the successful completion of the three-month training program.
The initiative is implemented in collaboration between MCIT and the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MoSS), aiming to increase the number of ICT calibers across the country. The cost of the program will be covered by Nasser Social Bank (NSB) at zero- interest loan. When interns get hired, they can repay the loan from their salaries, in installments payable up to three years.
Through the program, companies will be able to fulfill their hiring needs with a flow of qualified calibers at annual quarters. In addition, they can reduce investment expenses spent on the training of newly hired fresh graduates. Companies are responsible for selecting interns, providing the technical design of the program and recruiting interns at the end of the program. The minimum duration of employment contracts made by the companies with qualified candidates should be of one year. After the successful recruitment, all the training costs will be repaid to the companies by Nasser Social Bank.
For Interns
The program covers the costs of your training, provided that after employment, you agree to repay these costs from your monthly salary for a duration up to three years. The cost of training varies according to the specialization, with no additional expenses. All Extra expenses will be paid by MCIT and Tahya Misr Fund. Thus, Trainees will pay only the cost of the training after being employed.
Benefits to Fresh Graduates
§ Start your career
§ Learn directly from industry experts and their technologies
§ Train in the technology track you are interested in
Eligibility:
Graduates from any background with high English proficiency and maximum five years from graduation (graduated 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014).
Selection Procedures:
The filtration steps will be conducted by the company that the intern will apply for. Only those candidates who successfully pass both written tests and oral interviews will be accepted in the proposed track. Interested candidates can apply for more than one track.
Program Steps:
Required Documents
§ Birth Certificate
§ Graduation Certificate
§ Recent utility bill as a proof of residence
§ Military Completion Certificate (males only)
§ Photo copy of National ID
§ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Nasr Social Bank Required Procedures:
§ A nomination letter from the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), including the applicant's name, national ID number, training value, course name, duration of training and the name of the training company
§ A recent utility bill in the name of the applicant or one of the first-degree relatives, as a proof of residence of the applicant and guarantor
§ A copy of the valid national ID card of the applicant and guarantor
§ A promissory note signed by the applicant and guarantor
§ Signing an agreement between the bank and the applicant in accordance with the procedures followed by the bank
For any further questions on bank procedures, kindly call 16868.
To know the addresses of Naser Social Bank branches, kindly click Here.
Apply as an Intern:
The training cost ranges from EGP 20,000 to EGP 40,000
Minimum salary ranges from EGP 3,500 to EGP 10,000
For registration, kindly click on the company with which you select your training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the idea of ‘Wazeefa Tech’ program provided by MCIT?
MCIT is striving to implement a sustainable scalable model aimed at increasing numbers of qualified young people to join the ICT market. Through the initiative, interested companies select the candidates to be enrolled in the program, providing them with specialized training and job opportunities in the specialization they were trained on. Through "Wazeefa Tech" program, successful candidates will pay the training cost after being hired from their monthly salary on installments payable up to three years. The program ensures that interns are hired with good salaries, which are fixed before joining the program. The pre-employment training period is three months
What is the academic background and graduation years required to join this program?
Each specialization determines its required academic background. There are different specializations and the requirements for each specialization can be found at the link of each participating company. A number of tests will be conducted to select successful applicants.
Graduation Years: maximum five years after graduation (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014).
What tests will applicants pass?
The companies participating in the program will determine those tests according to work needs
.What are the steps required to apply for the program?
1. Identify the specialization in which you wish to have your training and check its technical requirements
2. Learn about the required tests and apply via the available link
3. Pass the tests and interviews that will be conducted by the companies providing the training
4. Data of successful applicants will be sent to Nasser Social Bank. If you are selected, you will receive a letter asking you to visit the bank to complete your documents and start the program’s financing procedures
5. Be ready to start the training program
6. After the successful completion of the program, you will get a job offer and will sign an employment contract with a salary not less than the one fixed before starting the program. After obtaining the job opportunity, you will begin to repay the loan to the bank on monthly installments, payable up to three years, at zero interest and with no administrative or insurance expenses.
Can applicants apply for more than one program?
You can apply for tests of more than one specialization, but enrollment will be limited to one specialization.
What are the number of jobs and specializations available in the program?
In the program’s phase I, there are more than 1500 job opportunities in different tracks.
If a student passed tests of more than one specialization, on what basis would he be selected?
In case of passing tests of more than one specialization, students can choose the most appropriate specialization and complete his documents accordingly.
What is the monthly salary for each specialization?
The minimum start salaries range from EGP 3,500 to 10,000.
For Industry Partners
Through the program, companies will be able to fulfill their hiring needs with a flow of qualified calibers at annual quarters. In addition, they can reduce investment expenses spent on the training of newly hired fresh graduates.
Companies are responsible for selecting interns, providing the technical design of the program and recruiting interns at the end of the program. The minimum duration of employment contracts made by the companies with qualified candidates should be of one year. After the successful recruitment, all the training costs will be repaid to the companies by Nasser Social Bank.
The first cohort will be implemented in collaboration with the following training and technology providers:
To contribute as an industry partner in the upcoming cohort, planned to be launched in early 2019, please send an email to: wazeefatech.partner@mcit.gov.eg. Kindly provide, in your e-mail, all necessary details, including the training specialization and the number of targeted interns.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What do companies benefit from participating in this initiative?
This initiative represents a new addition to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) other grants, that ensures a flow of highly skilled employees that meets the needs of companies throughout the year, thus realizing their project plans and filling the gap in searching for skills.
What is the minimum contract duration between the company and the trainee and what is the start salary?
At the end of the program, employment contracts made by companies to eligible candidates must be for at least one year and at a monthly salary of not less than EGP 3,500.
How to apply for the initiative as an industry partner?
To contribute to the initiative as an industry partner, please send an email to wazeefatech.partner@mcit.gov.eg. Other details will be sent to you immediately after receiving your e-mail.
