A recent program aimed at empowering and qualifying 75 Egyptian teachers in technology and digital education has concluded. The program, supported and funded by General Motors Africa and the Middle East, had an indirect impact on over 5,000 students. The program targeted three consecutive groups of teachers in various specializations, focusing on schools that apply the national curriculum and girls' schools.
The program, part of Tanweer's "Empowering Teachers" initiative, included training teachers in various technology-related fields, such as virtual labs, computational thinking, artificial intelligence, programming, and obtaining a specialized certificate from the WRO Learn platform. The training also covered practical applications on the AiDU platform for educational artificial intelligence, aiming to help teachers reduce administrative burdens and allocate more time to interacting with students.
The partnership between General Motors and Tanweer included a guidance session and group counseling provided by General Motors Africa and the Middle East leaders. The session focused on communication, presentation, and delivery skills, enabling teachers to prepare and present graduation projects to evaluation committees. The program's impact is expected to be long-lasting, with participating teachers equipped with the necessary skills to develop the educational experience.
General Motors Africa and the Middle East President and CEO, Jorge Plata, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting skills development, technical education, and women's empowerment. He noted that the partnership with Tanweer aims to contribute to developing local skills and supporting education in Egypt and the region. The program aligns with General Motors' broader strategy to promote education and skills development.
General Motors Egypt and Africa President and CEO, Rohan Fernandes, highlighted the importance of providing teachers with technical skills to develop local talents and open up broader opportunities for women in the job market and leadership positions. He added that the program aims to support teachers with the necessary tools to develop the educational experience and enable students to keep pace with rapid changes in the technology sector.
Amr El-Segini, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tanweer Foundation, noted that the partnership with General Motors represents a step forward in developing the "Empowering Teachers" program. He emphasized that the training combined technical skills with communication, presentation, and delivery skills. The foundation aims to continue developing the program to support women's participation in technology and education.
The program's conclusion marks a significant milestone in the partnership between General Motors and Tanweer. The two organizations will likely continue to collaborate on initiatives that promote education, skills development, and women's empowerment. Key outcomes of the program include empowering 75 teachers, indirectly impacting over 5,000 students, and providing specialized training in technology and digital education.
Key points
- General Motors and Tanweer empowered 75 Egyptian teachers in technology and digital education.
- The program had an indirect impact on over 5,000 students.
- The partnership aims to support education and skills development in Egypt and the region.
