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Sunday October 06, 2024

280 skill centres to be established in Pakistan

By Our Correspondent
October 06, 2024
The representational image shows female students taking computer classes at a digital skill training institute on September 6, 2024. — Facebook/@sarhadruralsupport
The representational image shows female students taking computer classes at a digital skill training institute on September 6, 2024. — Facebook/@sarhadruralsupport

Islamabad : Government of United Kingdom and Middle East institutions will provide jobs to millions of Pakistanis around the world by creating 280 skills centres in Pakistan.

A high-level British delegation is on a two-day visit to Pakistan to discuss possible cooperation with Pakistan in education, with a special focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).The delegation included Lord Boateng, House of Lords member Wendy Thomson, University of London Vice-Chancellor, University of Greenwich Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Edward, Queen Mary University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Grose, Tony Degazon, City and Guilds.

Regional Director, Dr. Aamir, Executive Director of GEMS Middle East is involved. The purpose of the delegation is to take initiatives for skill development as per the needs of the industry in Pakistan. The purpose of the delegation is to take steps to develop skills according to the needs of the industry in Pakistan. Federal Secretary Education Mohiuddin Wani, Chairperson of National Technical Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NUTEC) Miss Gulmina, on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, to discuss with the delegation. Bilal and Executive Director Neotech Aamir Jan represented. On this occasion, the delegation was told that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Federal Minister Khalid Maqbool and Minister's Advisor Rana Mashhood have priorities.

Higher training should be provided to as many people of Pakistan as possible in accordance with the requirements of the modern era so that these people can offer their services in the best way not only in Pakistan but also around the world. The delegation said that the 280 in Pakistan A maximum of 280 cycles centres will be built. The candidates who successfully complete the training will be given a joint certificate not only by Pakistan but also by our universities, but in the first phase, security, hospitality, construction and veterinary nursing and Dubai Police will be given to the institutions of different Gulf countries including Dubai.

80,000 jobs will also be given to the successful candidates of the Sickles Centers for which arrangements have already been made. The delegation further said that wherever skilled people are needed around the world, including the Gulf, they will be provided with manpower by Skills Senders. Strategic partnerships can be discussed that will strengthen Pakistan's vocational training framework and equip the workforce with the necessary skills for the global job market. We are committed to promoting educational cooperation that will empower Pakistani youth and meet the needs of industries in Pakistan and abroad can create sustainable pathways for the UK delegation looks forward to fruitful discussions and a lasting partnership that will improve the education sector in Pakistan, they added.