{"id":490331,"date":"2025-07-15T09:24:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=490331"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:24:12","slug":"national-foods-launched-second-edition-of-national-foodpreneur-with-masterclass-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/national-foods-launched-second-edition-of-national-foodpreneur-with-masterclass-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"National Foods launched second edition of national foodpreneur with masterClass Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Karachi<br \/>\nContinuing its commitment to purpose-driven impact, National Foods Limited, in collaboration with MasterClass Pakistan, launched the second edition of the National Foodpreneur Program\u2014a transformative initiative designed to empower aspiring chefs through internationally recognized culinary certification.<br \/>\nBuilding on the success of its inaugural cohort, National Foodpreneur 2.0 will welcome 20 students, selected based on merit and eligibility criteria, for an immersive training experience culminating in the Certificate in Culinary Artistry (CICA) &#8211; an internationally recognized qualification.<br \/>\nThe program aims to provide comprehensive skill development training, leading to enhanced opportunities for employment or self-employment, while contributing to empowerment and national development.<br \/>\n\u201cNational Foodpreneur is about the love of good, healthy food,\u201d said Mr. Zahid Majeed, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, National Foods Limited. \u201cAs a leader in food tradition, National Foods preserves and continues to evolve its proud culinary heritage. With a rich legacy of over 50 years, National Foods continues with the vision of creating food that enriches the lives of people everywhere &#8211; with excellence, emphasizing on nutrition and hygiene, and empowering aspiring chefs, especially women.<br \/>\nBuilding on a successful pilot, National Foodpreneur 2.0 solidifies our commitment to socioeconomic uplift and community development.\u201d<br \/>\nThe first cohort saw a remarkable participation of females with fifteen out of nineteen students being female, a testament to the growing interest and representation of females in the culinary and hospitality sector, creating inclusive career pathways. Six of the graduates are running small businesses as home chefs, two are presently working at NFL while five graduates are working as interns at reputable organizations, popular restaurants, and hotel chains in Pakistan.<br \/>\nAs part of its commitment to inclusion and accessibility, National Foods will award full scholarships to five deserving students out of the twenty, to promote youth equal opportunities for professional growth in the food and hospitality industry.<br \/>\nWith rising challenges around employment and economic participation in Pakistan, this program stands out as a sustainable investment in human potential, cultivating a new generation of skilled professionals who will drive economic inclusion, innovation, and self-reliance forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi Continuing its commitment to purpose-driven impact, National Foods Limited, in collaboration with MasterClass Pakistan, launched the second edition of the National Foodpreneur Program\u2014a transformative initiative designed to empower aspiring chefs through internationally recognized culinary certification. 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