Global bathroom and kitchen solutions brand GROHE has celebrated the first graduating class of its vocational training programme in Cairo, which has equipped 45 young Egyptians with professional plumbing and sanitary work skills.
The GROHE Installer Vocational Training and Education (GIVE) Program, launched in Egypt in 2023, aims to address the shortage of qualified professionals in the plumbing sector. The two-year curriculum involved over 96 hours of practical and theoretical training.
The graduation ceremony on Sunday was attended by Mohamad Ataya, Leader for North West Africa at LIXIL IMEA, the parent company of GROHE.
“This first graduating class represents a proud moment for GROHE and a tangible step toward developing a skilled, future-ready workforce,” Ataya stated. “As an industry leader, it is our responsibility to equip young professionals with the skills, tools, and sustainable mindset needed to advance the sector, contribute to their communities, and shape the future of the plumbing industry.”
The programme provides students with hands-on experience and an internationally recognised certification.
The GIVE Program is expanding across Europe, the Middle East, and Northwest Africa, with more than 60 partner institutions currently offering plumbing training. It is already active in Morocco, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Europe, and Saudi Arabia, and aims to engage over 5,000 students aged between 18 and 25 across the region in the coming years.
