‘Hunarmand Pakistan’ to transform skill sector, says minister
By Our Correspondent January 02, 2020 Islamabad : The government is fully committed to reforming the skill sector of the country that will not only ensure a prosperous future for young people but also the country. This was said by Minister for Federal Education & professional Training Shafqat Mehmood during a visit to the new building […]
PM Imran launches country’s ‘largest’ skills development programme for youth
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday inaugurated Pakistan’s largest skills development programme titled ‘Hunarmand Jawan‘. Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Imran said that this programme will put Pakistan on the road to success. “I need you all to understand that there is no such thing as ‘happily ever after’, that only exists in fairy […]
German organizations to partner with NAVTTC for bringing employment opportunities
Staff Reporter Karachi The Vocational Training and Technical Education (TVET) Sector Support Programme (SSP) and German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GPCCI) jointly organized an orientation session for the German enterprises working in Pakistan for enhanced cooperation in providing on-the-job training opportunities to the youth earning education in vocational training arena.The event titled: “Partnerships with […]
Addressing the labour market crisis
As of April 15, the Covid-19 pandemic has infected almost 2,000,984 people in 185 countries, resulting in more than 128,000 deaths. Pakistan had its first two confirmed cases on February 26. By April 15, the number of confirmed cases had crossed 6,000 and 107 deaths had been reported. The medical emergency has transformed into a […]
Need for robust TVET sector
ISLAMABAD:Rapid technological advancements, aggressive inroads of B2C and B2B e-commerce platforms, digitisation of business processes, use of robotics, application of mechatronics and too much reliance on artificial intelligence and machine learning in industrial production cycles are making many, hitherto stable, professions irrelevant and redundant. Fresh tech-savvy entrants to the labour market, who are skilled in […]
Tevta signs agreements for training of students
By APP April 25, 2020 Lahore :The Technical and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) is expanding the scope of e-learning facility for its students through provision of online training of artificial intelligence (AI) skills, data analysis and online trading besides other similar skills which also create entrepreneurial and employments opportunities. As many as four memoranda of understanding […]
How to implement vocational training reforms in Pakistan
Pakistan’s population is estimated to reach almost 340 million by the year 2050, and will hit nearly 400 million at the end of this century. Unfortunately, based on the current systems, it appears that most of these people will struggle to get even a basic school level education, let alone attend universities. Most of Pakistan’s ever-increasing population comprises of […]
Social protection for labour
Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed at the start of April that 80 percent of labour force in Pakistan is not registered with any social protection institution and the state has no data for these workers. The minister for planning, Asad Umar, also voiced similar concerns last week, saying that 76 percent of the workforce in […]
Pakistan’s younger women riding a digital wave in drive for better jobs
When Kainat Naz joined a women-friendly technology boot camp a year ago, she had no idea it would completely change her life and her views on how women can work in conservative Pakistan. Naz, 22, had never ventured far from her home in Orangi Town in Karachi, one of the five largest slums of the […]
Tevta takes leap towards digital transformation
Under the Digital Transformation Strategy, the Technical and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) has launched an online training programme, Hunarmand Ustad, for its teachers. According to a handout, the authority launched the project in collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC). Chairperson Ali Salman pointed out that with the introduction of the ‘Hunarmand […]