Labor Market Assessment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The “Labor Market Assessment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” conducted under the Team Europe-funded TVET Sector Support Programme (SSP) in collaboration with NAVTTC, aims to support reforms in the province’s vocational education sector through demand-driven training, expanded access, and gender inclusion. Based on extensive consultations with stakeholders from both public and private sectors, the report provides valuable insights to guide data-driven policy and programme development. While the TVET sector in Pakistan plays a key role in addressing workforce needs, it faces persistent challenges, including low enrollment, fragmented governance, outdated curricula, and limited access for marginalized groups. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made progress through initiatives led by TEVTA-KP, such as establishing new institutes and revising curricula, but continued efforts are essential to improve quality, coordination, and inclusivity in vocational training to meet the province’s evolving labour market demands.
Key findings
Growth sectors
The demand for niche and emerging skills in the province highlights a growing emphasis on foundational digital competencies. Computer Operators (62) top the list, reflecting a widespread need for basic IT literacy across sectors. There is also notable demand for professionals skilled in accounting software (24), Digital Marketing (55), and Digital Corporate System Development (50), indicating a gradual shift toward digital business processes. While there is interest in advanced fields like AI (16), Cybersecurity (11), and Software Development (30), the demand remains moderate, suggesting the province is still in the early stages of digital transformation, with a focus on building essential tech capabilities.
Skilled workers demand by sectors
Skill gaps
Analysing the demand and supply of skilled labor reveals a shortfall of approximately 3,077 workers, with demand at 115,642 and supply at 112,565. While the gap may appear small in percentage terms, it can significantly impact rapidly growing sectors like manufacturing, construction, and renewable energy. This mismatch can lead to project delays, reduced productivity, and increased operational costs, particularly where specialised skills are essential and harder to replace.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Demand by region
Labor Market Assessment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
