Pastora Valero, Cisco's Senior Vice President for International Government Affairs, affirmed the company's commitment to supporting initiatives focused on building digital capabilities and empowering youth. She stressed the importance of continued cooperation with the Education Development Fund to enhance practical training opportunities and transfer international expertise to students. Valero explained that the Fund's initiatives represent a successful model for integrating education with modern technology. They contribute to preparing a workforce capable of leading the digital future amidst the rapid transformations in the job market. This came during her meeting with Dr. Rasha Saad Sharaf, the Fund's Secretary-General, where both parties discussed ways to strengthen joint cooperation in digital skill development and youth capacity building. During the visit, Valero met with students from various initiatives like "Be Ready," "Digital Summer," and "Digital Winter." She observed their proficiency in modern technology skills and their interaction with digital transformation applications. She affirmed that what she witnessed reflected an outstanding level of competence and readiness among the students. She noted that young people possessing advanced skills at this age is a positive indicator of their ability to innovate and compete in both local and international markets.
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