Times of Islamabad

PTI government to establish Skills University, technical centres in Madrassas

PTI government to establish Skills University, technical centres in Madrassas

ISLAMABAD – National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)has planned to further enhance the performance of vocational traininginstitutes aiming to eliminate unemployment in the country.In this regard, the government as per its election manifesto will equipyouth with technical skills, make them eligible to earn money, said anofficial of NAVTTC on Sunday.In an exclusive talk with APP, he said that special target programs wouldbe initiated in collaboration with the universities aiming to providetechnical training to youth.The youths would be provided technical courses as per demand of theindustry sector, he informed.The industries, he said, would be included in forming of vocationalpolicies.He said that the technical centers would also be established in Madrassa’sso that the students could be equipped with technical skills besidesreligious education.Special tasks would be given to Pakistani embassies across the globe withan aim to provide employment opportunities for trained Pakistani youths inforeign countries.The official further revealed that state-of-the-art technical institutesfor professional training would be established across country.The Skills University would also be established soon in the federalcapital, he added.He said the classes in double shifts would be introduced in technicalinstitutes.However, the TVET licensing system would be ensured to maintain thequality, he told.Similarly, 30 percent special quota till 2025 would be allocated for women,he concluded.