Global Edge
Global Edge is the first comprehensive on-campus employability and career readiness program. The program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to become familiar with and develop essential employability skills necessary for the future world of work. It connects undergraduate students with relevant career professionals and networks to gain first-hand knowledge and experience about potential career tracks. The opportunities provided by this program include access to professional skills training by key professionals, and a chance to build networks, solve real-world problems and gain essential know-how.
Global Edge Virtual Program - Career Tracks and Professionals
2021 - 2022
Creative Writing
Mohamed Abbas
Fiction Author and Founder, Fiction Factory
Graphic Design
Malak Mehrez
Digital Strategist Consultant, BullsEye Digital
Psychology
Gloria Botros
Psychologist, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Public Policy and Government Affairs
Kareem A. Monem
Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, PepsiCo
Sound Engineering
Mafdy Thabet
Sound Engineer and Founder, Dream Studio Egypt
2020 - 2021
Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility/Creating Shared Values
Sarah Youssef
Head of Corporate Communications, Pepsico Egypt
Creative Writing
Mohamed Abbas
Fiction Author and Founder, Fiction Factory
Egyptology
Monica Hanna
Archeologist
International Law and Human Rights
Mohamed Helal
Professor of Law, Diplomat, Arbitrator, Permanent Court of Arbitration, African Union, Harvard Law School, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Psychology
Gloria Botros
Psychologist, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Public Policy and Government Affairs
Kareem A. Monem
Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager, PepsiCo
2019 - 2020
Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility/Creating Shared Values
Sarah Youssef
Head of Corporate Communications, Pepsico Egypt
Creative Writing
Mohamed Abbas
Fiction Author and Founder, Fiction Factory
Cultural Journalism
Ati Metwaly
Editor of Arts and Culture, Founder and Manager, Ahram Online/Cultograph
Foreign Affairs and International Relations
Ahmed Saied
Diplomat, Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Egypt
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate students considering careers in the available career tracks.