Islamabad:The names of 113 students of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) selected for scholarships to study at top universities and receive training at industrial institutions in China have been announced, says a press release.
The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), in collaboration with the Chinese-Commercial Culture- Technical Training Employment (CCTE), organised an international China scholarship ceremony at the Centre of Excellence H-9, Islamabad, aimed at enhancing youth skills and employment.
The purpose of the event was to equip the youth with technical skills through the Pak-China joint degree/diploma program, which is part of the Chinese-Commercial Culture-Technical Training Employment (CCTE) initiatives. Through this program, high-quality Pakistani skilled talents will be trained for industrial cooperation between the two countries, and the career development level of Pakistani youth will be enhanced.
Under this programme, 113 students undergoing training in various fields across the country, under the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, were selected after various exams. In the first phase, these students were given an 8-month Chinese language course at the local level, after which Chinese teachers conducted their online test.
The 113 students who passed the test were selected for one-year training in China. Among these students, 11 are female. These 113 students will first receive top-notch training in their respective fields at the best universities in China, followed by practical training at leading industrial institutions in China, and those who meet their standards will be offered employment there.