When compared to formal educational programmes, educational institutes around the world are focusing more on skill education, stated Federal Minister.
Skilled Pakistani youth are in high demand around the world; however, we need institutions that adhere to global standards in skill education so that the workforce we produce has the potential to work globally and bring remittances home, according to the Federal Minister, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of NSU.
When compared to formal educational programmes, educational institutes around the world are focusing more on skill education. Empowering youth with global standards in skill education is critical to Pakistan’s survival. This was stated by the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training during the opening ceremony of the National Skills University Islamabad (NSU)-Muridke Campus in Sheikhupura.
On his arrival, students from the National Skills University Islamabad’s first batch presented the Education Minister with flower bouquets. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the minister addressed students, the public, and the faculty of the NSU-Muridke campus.
According to him, the government of Pakistan will cover the educational expenses of all 250 students in the first batch as well as future students. To begin, the university has launched five six-month skill training programmes: 1) mobile phone repair technicians; 2) industrial stitching; 3) domestic and industrial electricians; 4) solar system technicians; and 5) Microsoft office applications.
The NSU Muridke campus will provide courses that are in line with industry demands and will be recognised as a university for industry and employers. Officials from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, and NAVTTC also attended the inauguration ceremony for the classes.
Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mukhtar of National Skills University (NSU) Islamabad, along with faculty members, paid a visit to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore on Tuesday.
Prof. Nasim Ahmad provided Prof. Dr. Mukhtar with information about UVAS’s academic, research, extension, advisory, and training programs. He screened a UVAS video documentary that provided an overview of UVAS research, development interventions, and student strength, as well as national and international collaboration, among other things.
Previously, the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore’s Institute of Microbiology (IOM) organised a motivational lecture on “Internship Importance,” in which Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad delivered a detailed lecture to students of microbiology and medical lab technology degrees.
He urged students to take advantage of every opportunity to gain innovative knowledge, hands-on skills, and practical experiences related to their studies in order to improve their practical competencies.