Islamabad:NAVTTC, under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, organized a high-level meeting with international delegates to explore collaboration in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Pakistan.
Key international participants, including Lord Paul Boateng (UK), Dr. Tony Degazon (City & Guilds), and Prof. Wendy Thomson (University of London), emphasized the importance of partnerships in addressing skill development challenges and enhancing job opportunities for Pakistani youth. Lord Paul Boateng stated, “Fostering strong international partnerships is vital to advancing Pakistan’s TVET sector and equipping the youth with necessary skills.” Dr. Tony Degazon added, “We are committed to working closely with NAVTTC to improve vocational training and enhance employability.” Prof.
Wendy Thomson also echoed this sentiment, saying, “Together, we can create meaningful opportunities for the young workforce in Pakistan.”NAVTTC Chairperson, Ms. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, highlighted the significance of these discussions, stating, “These dialogues represent a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s vocational training landscape, and we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.” Mr. Muhammad Aamir Jan, Executive Director NAVTTC, emphasized, “Our commitment to enhancing the technical and vocational education landscape in Pakistan is unwavering, and we look forward to fruitful collaborations that will create meaningful employment opportunities for our skilled workforce.
“Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Special Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, remarked, “Recent educational reforms have laid a strong foundation for modernization in our vocational training systems. This meeting marks a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s TVET sector through global cooperation, supporting the government’s vision of building a skilled and employable workforce.”Additional attendees, such as Jane Rexworthy (Director, UK Skills Partnership), Prof.
Jane Harrington (Vice-Chancellor, University of Greenwich), Dr. Kamalan Jeevaratnam (University of Surrey), H.E. Dr. Yasseen Abbas (President, Iraq Red Crescent), and Dr. Amir Saadati (Executive Director, GEMS Middle East), expressed their readiness to assist in skill development efforts.About NAVTTC:National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) was established in 2005 to regulate & manage TVET Sector in Pakistan. NAVTTC, under Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, is the apex body mandated to promote, facilitate, regulate, strategize, revamp, approve curricula, train, and provide policy direction for country’s entire Technical & Vocational Education and Training and development system.
