Future Work is Digital (fwd) powered by the Information Technology Industry Development Association (ITIDA) under Digital Egypt Initiative is a technology learning and upskilling scholarship program that equips young Egyptians with the tech skills and hands-on practices for top demand freelancing and online work. Falling under the Human Capacity Development pivot of the Digital Egypt Initiative, fwd focuses on enabling Egyptian talented youth and professionals with technology and remote work skills and tools essential for successfully leading the future of work. fwd is powered by ITIDA as part of its talent development initiatives and its strategic plans to bridge the talent supply-demand gap and to boost Egypt’s ICT industry global competitiveness. fwd is an 18-month scholarship program aiming at doubling the capacity of professional Egyptians active in remote tech work and at maximizing Egypt’s global competitiveness and ICT services exports. fwd targets upskilling 100 thousand Egyptians through Udacity online learning platform in 3 technology specializations Web, Data, and Digital Marketing, as well as, sharpening their online portfolios and skills in remote work successful acquisition and delivery. In each specialization, learners can apply and join in different tracks. fwd ‘s tracks vary in length and complexity based on the targeted level and depth of the IT and work skills. fwd targets different segments of Egyptians between the age of 18-35 ranging from novices with no previous IT experience to professionals and advanced workers who are thriving to acquire remote tech work skills and practices. fwd provides the learners with an integrated learning and upskilling experience which includes access to Udacity online learning classroom, hands-on-practice expert-reviewed projects, online support webinars, professional industry mentors, interactive peer-to-peer community, and continuous coaching.
