Ibb- This morning, Monday, the University of Science and Technology (UST) branch in Ibb executed field visits to honor field training institutions cooperating with the Department of Computing and Information Technology. This initiative comes in appreciation of their active role in training and qualifying department students practically, thereby enhancing their readiness for the job market in the fields of information technology, cybersecurity, and networking.

The honoring committee consisted of Dr. Radwan Al-Dailami, Head of the Department of Computing and Information Technology; Prof. Dr. Radwan Shaddad, Head of the Cybersecurity and Networks Program; and Eng. Hamza Al-Majidi, Director of Public Relations and Marketing at the University branch. The field tour covered a number of telecommunications institutions and software companies in Ibb Governorate.

During the field tour, several managers and practical training specialists were honored across various entities, including the Public Telecommunication Corporation and Ibdaa Soft Company, in recognition of their contributions to hosting students, providing specialized practical training, and following up with them closely throughout the training period.

In his remarks during the honoring, Dr. Radwan Al-Dailami expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the field training institutions for their constructive cooperation with the University. He emphasized that practical training serves as a fundamental pillar of the educational process, directly contributing to refining students’ skills and bridging the academic side with practical reality to keep pace with rapid job market demands in information technology fields.

For his part, Prof. Dr. Radwan Shaddad explained that the partnership with training institutions represents a pivotal element in preparing students, particularly in cybersecurity and networking specialties. He pointed out that direct engagement with the professional environment enables students to acquire advanced practical skills and enhances their awareness of modern technical and security challenges.

In turn, Eng. Hamza Al-Majidi indicated that this recognition falls within the University of Science and Technology‘s direction to strengthen its relations with local community institutions, as well as the telecommunications and software sectors. He stressed that the University is keen to build sustainable strategic partnerships that serve both students and institutions alike, contributing to the development of the educational and training process.

In conclusion, the committee stated that the honoring campaign will continue to include the remaining field training institutions across Ibb Governorate over the upcoming days, reflecting the University branch’s keenness to appreciate all cooperating entities and foster a culture of partnership and integration between academic education and practical application.