Islamabad: The Government of the United Kingdom, along with Middle East institutions, plans to create 280 skills centers across Pakistan, aiming to provide jobs to millions of Pakistanis worldwide. A high-level British delegation is currently on a two-day visit to discuss cooperation in education, focusing on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
A high-level British delegation, on their 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.
The representatives of the Pakistani government were Federal Secretary Education Mohiyuddin Wani, Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Miss Gulmina Bilal, and the Executive Director of NAVTTC.
The visit aims to initiate skill development aligned with industry needs in Pakistan. The purpose of the delegation was to take steps to develop skills according to the needs of the industry in Pakistan. The delegation was informed of the priorities set by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Federal Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Prime Minister’s Advisor on Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood, emphasizing the importance of quality training for Pakistanis to meet modern industry requirements.
The delegation announced the establishment of 280 skills centers in Pakistan, where candidates completing training will receive joint certificates from Pakistani, UK, and Gulf universities. In the first phase, 80,000 jobs will be offered to successful candidates in various sectors, including security, hospitality, construction, and veterinary nursing in Gulf countries like Dubai.
Higher training should be provided to as many people in 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 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.
A representative of the delegation stated, “We are committed to promoting educational cooperation that will empower Pakistani youth and meet the needs of industries in Pakistan and abroad. We look forward to fruitful discussions and a lasting partnership to improve the education sector in Pakistan.”
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