In a bid to enhance the employability of the youth, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a skills development program. The program aims to provide training in the latest demand-driven IT courses, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, graphic design, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and game development.
Launch of CM’s Skills Development Programme
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif digitally inaugurated the CM’s Skills Development Programme alongside students at the Government Technology College for Women. The program aims to train 4,000 youth in 35 TEVTA institutes across different cities.
Training Institutes
The training will be provided in 35 TEVTA institutes located in different cities across Punjab. Below is a table listing the cities where the training institutes are located
| City | Number of Institutes |
|---|---|
| Lahore | 10 |
| Faisalabad | 5 |
| Multan | 4 |
| Rawalpindi | 3 |
| Gujranwala | 3 |
| Bahawalpur | 2 |
| Sialkot | 2 |
| Sargodha | 2 |
| Sahiwal | 2 |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 1 |
| Rahim Yar Khan | 1 |
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Objective of the Programme
The primary goal of this initiative is to equip the youth with modern skills, increasing their employability in various sectors.
Key Highlights of CM Launches Modern Skills Scheme
- Focus Areas: The program will focus on providing training in advanced IT courses.
- Course Offerings: Courses will cover a range of fields including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, graphic design, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and game development.
- Expansion Plan: The Punjab government plans to gradually increase the number of trained students to 40,000 annually.
Who launched the skills development program?
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the skills development program.
How many youths will be trained initially through the Modern Skills Scheme?
Initially, 4,000 youth will be trained in 35 TEVTA institutes across different cities.