Envision Your Future: A Career Exploration Journey Summer 2026

Envision Your Future: A Career Exploration Journey Summer 2026

Navigate Your Future: From Skills to Success

Learn about a variety of career options under the guidance of career experts with years of experience in career advising, hands-on learning and employer relations. Discover what the job trends are in today’s competitive market, learn what qualities you already possess and find out what skills you need to establish your brand and achieve your career ambitions. This bootcamp takes an experiential learning approach. You will learn how to conduct informational interviews and search for practical learning opportunities online and through your networks.

At the end of the bootcamp, you will present your personalized career story and an action plan of what you will do next to pursue your identified career. Start your career exploration adventure this summer and gain a clear view of your interests that will help you set up the perfect career plan for you. Choosing a career is a challenge for most high school students. Explore the options that best match your skills and discover the latest job trends.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build a foundation for professional alignment by assessing individual traits and preferences.
  • Analyze various academic and professional trajectories that match your unique profile and goals.
  • Gain practical insight and real-world skills through direct engagement with professional environments.
  • Develop a strategic roadmap to bridge the gap between your current studies and future aspirations.

Duration and Location

  • July 19-22, 2026 (four days)
  • Sessions will run daily from 9 am to 4 pm
  • AUC New Cairo campus
  • Fridays and Saturdays off
  • Official holidays are already compensated for with extra hours

Fees

  • EGP 4,400 (price including materials needed)
  • The following discounts are offered:
    • 10% discount for siblings
    • 10% discount for AUC faculty and staff
    • 15% discount for AUC alumni

Who Can Apply?

Students aged 15-17 years

Certification

All the boot camp participants will receive a certificate of participation from The American University in Cairo.

Transportation 

The AUC Bus Service is available for an extra fee. Details on the schedule will be shared before the program's start date.

Accommodation 

Accommodation is offered at the University Residences in case needed. 

About the Instructor

Mary Henry

A cornerstone of the Career Center at The American University in Cairo since 2008, Henry specializes in bridging the gap between academic study and professional practice. With a Master of Arts in counseling and accreditation as a strengths profile practitioner, she is dedicated to helping students discover their natural talents. Henry recently completed her National Career Development Association (NCDA) facilitating career development training and is currently pursuing her Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) certification to further empower the university community through expert career coaching and experiential opportunities.

Sandy Fakhry

Fakhry brings over 14 years of robust human resources and recruitment expertise to The American University in Cairo, including senior roles at Schneider Electric Egypt and leading pharmaceutical firms. Since joining the Career Center in 2019, she has focused on connecting students with top-tier employers across diverse industries. Fakhry is passionate about empowering the next generation of professionals, helping students navigate the job market with confidence and find meaningful career paths.

Refund Policy

100% refund of the program fees will be granted if the request is submitted at least two weeks before the course start date, or if the request is due to one of the following reasons:

  • Course cancellation
  • Medical withdrawal
  • Visa denial

75% refund will be granted if the request is submitted within the last two weeks before the course start date.

No refund will be issued if the request is submitted after the end of the last working day (4 pm) and before classes begin, including the weekend prior to the course start date, or after the course has begun.

Prices range from EGP3,740.00 to EGP4,400.00 (price depends on options selected)