Islamabad : Minister for Federal Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday told the National Assembly that Government is expected to launch “largest-ever skill development program” in the history of Pakistan under Prime Minister’s “Kamyab Jawan” initiative in January.
The Project titled “Hunarmand Pakistan” (Skilled Pakistan) will be executed by National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), under which more than 170,000 Pakistan youth will directly benefit from skill training and certification in the next 20 months to equip them with skills according to demands of the job market.
Speaking during the question hour, he said while under the Prime Minister’s programme, 50,000 undergraduates would be given scholarships this year.
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He said the government was focusing on two aspects of higher education to bring it at par with international quality standards.
The stress would be on faculty development and revision of curriculum on a regular basis, he added.
“We are focusing on faculty development and trying to provide education that is relevant to the needs of the market and generates jobs,” he added.
The Project titled “Hunarmand Pakistan” (Skilled Pakistan) will be executed by National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), under which more than 170,000 Pakistan youth will directly benefit from skill training and certification.
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The program includes
- Development & standardization of 200 technical & vocational education & training (TVET) qualifications (through certification)
- International accreditation of 50 Pakistani TVET institutes.
- Initiation of Joint Degree Programs with reputed international TVET Institutes is also being envisaged.
- Establishment of smart classrooms for distance learning, and technical and vocational training facilities will be created in Madrassas.
- 10 “Destination Specific” facilitation centers to be established to impart country-specific skills to maximize the export of skilled workforce.
- Business Incubation Centres (BICs) will also be established to develop entrepreneurial skills in youth
- National Youth Exchange will be established to facilitate youth in accessing latest job opportunities and
- Skills acquired in the informal (Ustaad-Shaagird – Teacher-Pupil) mode will be certified for 50,000 applicants through “Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)” to enhance their employability.
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