100 youth to benefit from free modern skills training from Aug 24, says Ismail Suttar
\n KARACHI
\nThe Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), in collaboration with the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme (PMYP) and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), has announced the launch of a free technical training programme aimed at developing a skilled workforce for Pakistan\u2019s salt industry.
\nIn a joint statement, SMAP Founder Chairman Ismail Suttar, Chairperson Saima Akhtar, and former Chairman Qasim Yaqoob Paracha said the three-month programme will commence on August 24, with 100 students to be enrolled in the first batch.
\nThey said the initiative is designed to equip young men and women with industry-specific skills, enhance their employment prospects, and support the long-term growth of the country\u2019s salt sector.
\nThey said participants will receive comprehensive training in salt packaging and quality control, salt mining, export documentation, and the production of value-added salt products.
\nThe programme will comprise one month of classroom-based theoretical instruction, followed by two months of on-the-job training (OJT) at relevant industrial facilities, enabling participants to gain practical, hands-on industry experience.
\nThe SMAP leadership said the initiative aims to address the shortage of skilled manpower in the salt industry, promote value addition, and boost Pakistan\u2019s salt exports by producing industry-ready professionals.
\nThey added that the training has been structured to enhance participants\u2019 technical expertise while aligning their skills with the evolving requirements of the industry.
\nAccording to the joint statement, participants will acquire practical knowledge and technical competencies that will improve their employability and contribute to greater productivity and competitiveness within the salt sector.
\n\u201cThe primary goal of this programme is to develop a trained workforce that meets the specific needs of the salt industry, promotes value addition in salt products, and ultimately boosts Pakistan\u2019s exports,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
100 youth to benefit from free modern skills training from Aug 24, says Ismail Suttar KARACHI The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), in collaboration with the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme (PMYP) and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), has announced the launch of a free technical training programme aimed at developing a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":560562,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-560537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n