About UCCD
The American University in Cairo (AUC) is the implementing partner of the USAID-funded, University Centers for Career Development (UCCD) project. As part of the University’s role to advocate youth empowerment, share expertise and strengthen relations within Egyptian universities and the private sector; AUC has been implementing the UCCD project since 2017 in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The project aims to improve the employability of university graduates and enhance the integration of job market requirements in career services and higher education.
The American University in Cairo (AUC) offers its expertise and technical support to Egyptian universities to ensure the establishment of 46 self-sustained University Centers for Career Development (UCCDs) at 34 universities throughout Egypt, from Alexandria to Aswan. UCCD aims to improve job prospects of students and alumni through providing career advising services, employability skills training, English language courses, and specialized technical training. UCCD works on establishing strong linkage with the private sector to ensure first-hand access to labour market needs and build networking channels with employers.
As of July 2024, 37 operational UCCDs in 29 Egyptian universities have been established as sustainable and integral parts of their respective universities. UCCD staff are exposed to a rigorous capacity-building program that includes career facilitation, employability skills training-of-trainers, labour market mapping, and analysis, as well as disability and equality training-of-facilitators.
Our Vision
Empowering Egyptian youth to take active steps towards transforming their lives to become active members in their societies is the core vision of the University Centers for Career Development.
Our Mission
- Establish 46 operational and sustainable UCCDs within 34 Egyptian universities
- Improve the employability of universities' graduates
- Enhance integration of job market requirements in higher education
Our Values
Vision Powered by Passion: Working towards a clear common cause with enthusiasm, passion and drive
Excellence: Continuously seeking improvement to provide a relevant, effective, efficient and sustainable service that will lead to a significant impact
Collaboration: Working together towards a common goal by being flexible, cooperative, sharing knowledge and respecting diversity and roles
Empowerment: Learning process of identifying potentials to continuously build capacities, where people are trusted to accountably take initiatives and decisions
Future Plans
Establish 46 self-sustaining career centers at 34 Egyptian universities.