Airport International Group Foundation Graduates Fifth Cohort of ‘Hirfati’ Training Center in Al Jizah

The Airport International Group Foundation (AIGF) - the executive arm of Airport International Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities - proudly celebrated its fifth cohort of graduates of the ‘Hirfati’ training center in Al Jizah on Wednesday 16 October, 2024. The graduation ceremony was attended by AIGF Chairman, Omar M. Masri, AIGF Vice Chairman and Airport International Group CEO, AIGF Board Members, alongside representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Al Jizah Municipality and the local community.

Since its official launch in 2021, AIGF has continued to demonstrate a firm commitment to empowering unemployed youth in Al Jizah where Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) is located. This year, 112 students successfully completed courses designed to equip them with essential skills for today’s job market, including mobile maintenance (12), tailoring (12), web design (13), intermediate English (15), International Computer Driving License (ICDL) (30), inventory management (15) and safety training (15). This brings the total number of Hirfati graduates who have become eligible and prepared to enter the workforce to 622.

AIGF remains dedicated to supporting graduates by providing the necessary tools and resources to launch home-based businesses, while offering students free transportation to ensure easy access to the Hirfati training center.

“We are immensely proud to celebrate the achievements of our fifth cohort of graduates at the Hirfati training center,” said Omar M. Masri, AIGF Chairman. “This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to support the needs of Al Jizah youth by equippingthem with vital skills and resources to thrive in today’s competitive job market. We aspire to see Al Jizah’s youth contribute meaningfully to their families and communities. Together, we are helping build a brighter future for our society, one graduate at a time.”

AIGF, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, continues to champion causes under its three main pillars: Youth Empowerment, Neighboring Community Development and Environmental Sustainability.