Islamabad
\nThe inauguration ceremony of the EUR 64 million Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector Support Programme – Phase IV – took place at the Center of Excellence in Modern Technologies.
\nThe event marked a significant milestone under the European Union\u2019s Team Europe Initiative on building back better, aimed for the creation of green jobs in Pakistan and bringing together the EU, France, Germany and Italy.
\nThrough this programme, the European Union and the Government of Germany will support Pakistan\u2019s efforts towards improving technical education and employment prospects for its youth.
\nThe Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, speaking as chief guest reiterated the Government of Pakistan\u2019s steadfast commitment to fostering job opportunities, emphasising, \u201cWe are making all out efforts to create job opportunities, which is only possible with the economic growth of the country.\u201d
\nThe Minister assured that the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sharif is paying special attention to the skills development, especially in high tech trades, and emphasized the need for expanding the scope of these programmes to remote areas of the country.
\nIn her address, EU Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka highlighted the importance of reforming the TVET sector to meet the needs of young people, particularly women. She remarked, \u201cYouth represents the future of Pakistan.
\nHarnessing their potential, especially that of women, and creating an enabling environment is critical for Pakistan\u2019s prosperity.
\nThe EU is committed to working with Pakistan on TVET to create green jobs for more inclusive and sustained economic growth. We have witnessed tremendous improvements in making this sector sustainable.\u201d
\nThe Ambassador highlighted that the EU has been a longstanding partner and the biggest donor at the national level for TVET since 2011.
\nThe support to TVET is not just a Team Europe Initiative bringing together the collective strengths of the EU and Germany, but also contributes to the EU\u2019s Global Gateway Initiative in which the EU is trying to leverage public and private sector investments by investing in skills of young people in Pakistan.
\nDr. Angelika Fleddermann, Country Director of GIZ Pakistan elaborated on the objectives of the programme, stating, \u201cThe current phase of the TVET Programme focuses on technological upgrading in remote regions, private sector engagement, and national-level systems strengthening. We aim to transform the TVET sector from ceremonial presence on forums to active involvement in strategic planning and delivery.\u201d
\nChairperson NAVTTC, Gulmina Bilal, emphasised the pivotal role of TVET in economic development and job creation, saying, \u201cThe TVET programme is significant for ensuring better job prospects for the youth, especially women, in the job market.
\nIt is a crucial step towards economic development and prosperity.\u201d She appreciated the European Union, the German government and other partners for extending their support in the TVET sector.
\nMs. Wendy Alexander, Scottish Champion for Higher Education and Member of British Council Board of Trustees, said \u201cWe are pleased that the British Council will be delivering this programme in collaboration with GIZ.
\nThe commencement of the fourth phase of the programme is an indication of continued commitment for the progress of TVET sector in Pakistan.
\nIn a country where more than 60% of the population is below the 30-year bracket, there can be no other sector more important than the TVET and this programme will provide maximum support to the Government of Pakistan in productively channelising the potential of its youth.\u201d
\nRomina Kochius, Coordinator Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment gave detailed overview of the TVET Sector Support Programme (TVET SSP). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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