Developing a passion for learning
By Sheher BanoA banner displayed at the entrance of the Fabricating and Welding Department of AMANTech (Aman Institute for Vocational Training), Korangi Creek, says it all: “Fabricating your dreams into reality”. One needs to develop a passion for learning, to turn dreams into reality.Coming from the Karachi City centre area of Kharadar (meaning in Urdu […]
Harnessing the potential within
By Sheher Bano“My father saw an Ad of Auto mechanic course offered by the Skill Development Council (SDC), in a newspaper and we applied for it,” said Hamza Rasool and Umer Rasool, the two brothers who are among the 20 trainees enrolled by the SDC and now they are studying their Auto mechanic course under […]
Choosing to make a difference
By Sheher Bano Creating training opportunities keeping in mind the people with special needs is not only time consuming but also requires the courage to break old moulds. It also needs an out-of-box thinking to create something special for those who have challenging lives. It was with this thinking that Seemin Kanwal, a resident of […]
The first step towards change is awareness
By Sheher Bano Established in 1981, the Government College of Technology, for Girls (GCTG), Karimabad is the pioneer technical training institute of Karachi, imparting Diploma of Associate Engineers (DAE) in various disciplines to the female youth of Karachi. The first Technical College for girls in Sindh Province, the Institute’s Alumni are currently serving at various […]
A mission with passion
By Sheher Bano Situated in the jurisdiction of Malir Police Checkpost # 6, D 4 Design outlet, is giving on-the-job training (OJT) to seven bright girls who were enrolled in the competency-based AUTO CAD course at Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Buffer Zone, located in the central part of Karachi, called North Karachi. The outlet deals […]
Where struggle meets destiny
By Sheher Bano The smiling and ambitious Maham Nasira, Principal of Pakistan Readymade Garment Technical Training Institute (PRGTTI), is a graduate of College of Home Economics, with her majors in Clothing and Textile. Situated on the main Shahra-e-Faisal Karachi, the Institute is the training wing of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA). The institute […]
The outfit that fits; It’s all about style
By Sheher Bano Beautifully designed kurtis, tops, ladies’ suites, trousers etc. in vibrant colours and adorned with very intricate embroidery, were displayed in the wooden almirahs, lined along the walls of a room downstairs. On the display were also other products, like ladies’ purses, clutches, embroidered pieces used as embellishments on shirts/suits, cushions, bed sheets, […]
When going gets tougher the tougher gets going: The art of living
By Sheher Bano The 32 years old Saima Iqbal, an IT Office Assistant trainee from the Women Technical Training Centre (WTTC), Quetta, is the living example of the phrases: “The human spirit is an ability, perseverance and courage that no disability can steal away. You have the power to say “this is not how my story will […]
It’s all about taste and healthy eating; Something is cooking
By Sheher Bano The mouth-watering menu included Chicken Karahi, Mash ki daal and Raita all for only Rs. 230, which the girls of Professional cooking trade were preparing to be delivered to the surrounding offices. Finely packed in small silver foiled boxes, the deal is enough for 2-3 people. The aroma and taste of finger […]
The determination of welding a life
By Sheher Bano:Working with a welding rod emitting a heat of 150 degree centigrade, Gul Hasan was trying to learn industrial welding, as part of his on the Job Training (OJT) at the welding department of Bolan Castings Limited (BCL), a private company operating in Hub, Balochistan.It is said that a welder possesses the hands […]