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.