DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nIn order to empower the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with essential skills according to market demand, a new training program, formally launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the support of European Union in Technical and Vocational sector.
\nAccording to a statement, the launch event held on Tuesday, here at the Vocational Training Centre of Excellence at Hayatabad in Peshawar.
\nThrough this programme the government and supporting partners aim to transform the vocational training landscape in the province through dedicated support to selected VET institutes across the province that will be better equipped, have better trained staff and curricula better catered for the demand of the labour market, thus paving the way for economic prosperity and sustainable development.
\nUnder this initiative particular focus will be on improving skills in key sectors such as agribusiness, water, and energy an other potential areas.
\nSpecial Assistant to Chief Minister KP on Technical Education, Industries and Commerce, Abdul Karim Tordher attended the ceremony as chief guest while European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rinna Kiionka ,Head of Cooperation German Embassy Dr. Sebastuan Paust, Secretary Industries Department Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, MD TEVTA Amir Afaq, DG NAVTTC Irfan Awan, GIZ representatives, TEVTA officials and other relevant attended the ceremony.
\nAddressing the gathering, Abdul Karim Thordher, emphasized the government\u2019s vigorous efforts to relaunch KP\u2019s economy, underscoring the pivotal role of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program in this endeavor.
\nHe termed the mutual cooperation in TEVTA sector catalyst for the development of skilled manpower in the province. He lauded the donor agencies cooperation and said that the government is putting this sector on sustainable model for its self sustainability.
\nSACM further stated that green sector, environment and female projection in new training program is a better step and stressed for making the mutual support more deepen in future.
\nOn this occasion he also underscored that NAVTTC should arrange the specific courses for the province as per the specific dynamics and potential areas of the province.
\nThe EU Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kiionka discussed the importance of reforming the TVET sector in KP, noting its profound impact on empowering youth: \u201cWith youth constituting about 35% of KP\u2019s population, the importance of skills development cannot be overstated. A youth equipped with employable skills has the potential to contribute to the socio-economic future of this province.
\nThe new program places special emphasis on empowering youth, particularly women, in high-technology trades, opening new avenues for economic prosperity\u2014an initiative much needed for optimal utilization of this youth bulge\u201d.
\nDr. Sebastian Paust, Head of Cooperation at the German Embassy, highlighted the enhanced impact of Team Europe partners Germany and the European Union working together with the KP authorities to improve the TVET sector, thereby enhancing employment prospects for its youth.
\nLater on, the SACM along with EU Ambassador and German diplomate visited the various training workshops of Center of Excellence and observed the training activities being imparted in various trades in the center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DLP Report PESHAWAR In order to empower the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with essential skills according to market demand, a new training program, formally launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the support of European Union in Technical and Vocational sector. According to a statement, the launch event held on Tuesday, here at the Vocational Training Centre […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":402115,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-405410","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n