– Elsewedy Technical Academy, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with KORRA, through its Al Korra Foundation, to launch “Elsewedy & KORRA German Technical Academy” in Sadat City, starting from the 2026/2027 academic year. The partnership reflects both parties’ commitment to advancing technical education and vocational training in Egypt, while preparing youth with the skills needed in line with international standards and strengthening their competitiveness in local and global markets.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Elsewedy Electric Foundation; Eng. Ayman Korra, President & CEO of KORRA; Mrs. Hanan ElRihany, CEO of Elsewedy Technical Academy (STA) and Eng. Heba Korra, Vice President of KORRA, alongside senior executives and high-level representatives from both organizations.
The academy will offer specialized programs across four key fields: HVAC, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Installations in Buildings, and Mechanical Operations & Maintenance. Upon successfully completing their three-year course of study, students will receive a German-accredited certificate, in addition to the opportunity to study English and German in accordance with international standards. Together, these offerings will strengthen students’ capabilities and enhance their prospects in both local and international labor markets.
Commenting on the collaboration, Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Elsewedy Electric Foundation, said:
“Our collaboration with a leading and distinguished company of KORRA to launch this academy in Sadat City reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing technical education in Egypt as a cornerstone of national industrial growth. Through this strategic alliance, we are keen to transfer expertise and prepare a new generation of highly skilled technicians in line with the highest standards. Our goal is to graduate talent with the capabilities and competitiveness required by the global market, enabling them to immediately integrate into local and international labor markets and contribute to shaping the future of Egyptian industry in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030.”
Eng. Ayman Korra, President & CEO of KORRA, said: “We are pleased to deepen our partnership with Elsewedy, building on a long-standing relationship that serves the interests of the Egyptian market. At KORRA, we believe that our responsibility extends beyond developing our business to contributing to the development and advancement of our country. This is a responsibility we embrace as a way of giving back to our country and as a reflection of our belief in the importance of supporting initiatives that create real opportunities for Egyptian youth and equip them to meet the demands of the labor market, while reinforcing the principle of ‘E’mar Al Ard,’ which we consider central to our mission and our lasting impact.”
He added: “We believe that Egyptian youth possess exceptional talent and capabilities, and that providing them with a modern educational and training environment is an essential step toward enabling them to compete locally, regionally, and internationally. Through the Elsewedy & KORRA German Technical Academy, we aim to offer an integrated model of technical education and training that brings together theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Hanan Elrihany, CEO of Elsewedy Technical Academy (STA), said: “We are pleased to expand our programs and productive partnerships through the launch of the Elsewedy & KORRA German Technical Academy. We aim to be the first specialized technical academy to offer these distinctive programs in accordance with German standards and accreditations, serving the industrial community of Sadat City. Our educational model emphasizes 80% hands-on learning across four key fields: HVAC, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Installations in Buildings, and Mechanical Operations & Maintenance. This approach gives students real-world industrial experience from day one, complemented by proficiency in English and German, creating a promising career pathway that prepares them to pursue distinguished and stable employment opportunities upon graduation.”
This collaboration builds on Elsewedy Technical Academy’s approach to forming strategic alliances with leading industrial institutions to develop an integrated technical education model that connects education, hands-on learning, and employment opportunities. By addressing the evolving needs of the industrial sector and labor market, the partnership underscores the pivotal role of collaboration among industry leaders in aligning technical education with the demands of the future and transforming the potential of young people into a productive force that contributes to the national economy.
