Punjab to Give Skills Training to 10 Lac Youngsters

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a target of providing skills training to one million youth over the next three years.

Key points

• While 35, 227 were trained in the energy sector, of whom 15, 651 secured jobs, in the construction sector, 27, 069 received training, and 12, 026 discovered employment.
• It was made public that 90, 029 trained youths secured jobs in local industries, 53, 509 opted for self-employment, and 38, 557 obtained employment abroad.
• In the IT sector, 111, 607 young individuals received training, of whom 49, 588 were earning through employment.
• Under the Empowering Women through Information Technology Programme, 3, 000 women in rural areas are earning from home after completing training.
• A decision to establish Punjab's first modern Woodworking Centre of Excellence was approved.

Chairing a session on Sunday, the chief minister received a briefing on ongoing and proposed skill development projects and approved initiatives to expand technical and vocational training throughout the province.

Notably, a decision to establish Punjab's first modern Woodworking Centre of Excellence was approved. Centres of excellence for electrical work, vehicle technology and digital marketing will additionally be set up.

Certification programmes for agriculture and heavy machinery operators were additionally approved in the gathering. Pakistani Skilled Workers Can Go to Germany Without a Job Offer.

Meanwhile, the chief minister additionally approved the launch of a programme under which courses in 13 languages will be offered. The province's first cleaning and cleaner academy will additionally be established to provide professional training in healthcare, hospitality and domestic services.

While numerous others opted to continue their education, the participants were informed that skills training had been completed for 400, 000 young individuals in the province, with more than 45 per cent securing employment.

In practice, the trained youth who secured employment include over 38, 000 who discovered jobs abroad. Regarding 113, 333 youths completed training in manufacturing, with more than 50, 000 securing immediate employment.

In the IT sector, 111, 607 young individuals received training, of whom 49, 588 were earning through employment. Similarly, 23, 269 individuals completed training in agriculture and livestock, with 10, 033 securing jobs. Pakistan Beats India in Global English Speaking Skills.

While 35, 227 were trained in the energy sector, of whom 15, 651 secured jobs, in the construction sector, 27, 069 received training, and 12, 026 discovered employment. A total of 15, 319 trainees completed hospitality and tourism courses, with 6, 807 securing immediate employment.

It was made public that 90, 029 trained youths secured jobs in local industries, 53, 509 opted for self-employment, and 38, 557 obtained employment abroad. Another 39, 325 chose to continue their education.

Under the Empowering Women through Information Technology Programme, 3, 000 women in rural areas are earning from home after completing training. The department additionally provided industry-related, management, teaching and skills-upgradation training to 15, 065 teachers and staff members. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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