LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a target to provide Skills Training to one million young people over the next three years.
The initiative aims to improve employment opportunities and equip young people with practical skills across different industries.
The chief minister chaired a meeting on Sunday to review ongoing and proposed technical and vocational training projects.
During the meeting, officials presented updates on existing programmes and plans to expand training facilities across Punjab.
Maryam Nawaz approved several new initiatives to strengthen vocational education and support youth employment.
Punjab to Establish New Technical Training Centres
The Punjab government approved the establishment of the province’s first modern Woodworking Centre of Excellence.
Additional centres will provide specialised training in electrical work, vehicle technology, and digital marketing.
The chief minister also approved certification programmes for agriculture workers and heavy machinery operators.
These programmes aim to help young people develop industry-related skills and improve their employment prospects.
The government also plans to introduce courses in 13 languages to expand learning opportunities.
Punjab’s first cleaning and cleaner academy will also be established under the new initiatives.
The academy will provide professional training for jobs in healthcare, hospitality, and domestic services.
Over 400,000 Youth Complete Skills Training in Punjab
Officials informed the meeting that 400,000 young people have already completed Skills Training across Punjab.
According to the briefing, more than 45 percent of trained participants secured employment.
Many others decided to continue their education after completing their courses.
The meeting also highlighted employment opportunities created through technical and vocational programmes.
More than 38,000 trained young people reportedly secured jobs in foreign countries.
In the manufacturing sector, 113,333 participants completed training, while over 50,000 found immediate employment.
The information technology sector recorded 111,607 trained participants, including 49,588 who were earning through employment.
Meanwhile, 23,269 people completed agriculture and livestock training, with 10,033 securing jobs.
Employment Opportunities Across Different Sectors
The construction sector provided training to 27,069 participants, of whom 12,026 secured employment.
Similarly, 35,227 young people completed energy sector courses, while 15,651 found jobs.
In hospitality and tourism, 15,319 participants received training, with 6,807 securing immediate employment.
Officials also shared the overall employment outcomes of the province’s vocational training programmes.
According to the briefing, 90,029 trained participants secured jobs in local industries.
Another 53,509 individuals started self-employment activities after completing their courses.
Meanwhile, 38,557 trained young people obtained employment opportunities abroad.
Additionally, 39,325 participants decided to continue their education.
Punjab Government Focuses on Women’s Employment
The meeting also reviewed progress under the Empowering Women through Information Technology Programme.
Officials reported that 3,000 women from rural areas were earning from home after completing their training.
The programme aims to help women develop digital skills and access income-generating opportunities.
The department also provided professional development training to 15,065 teachers and staff members.
These courses covered industry-related subjects, management, teaching methods, and skills improvement.
Government Plans to Expand Youth Training Programmes
The Punjab government plans to expand Skills Training opportunities through new centres, certification programmes, and specialised courses.
The initiatives will cover technical industries, digital services, agriculture, and other employment-related sectors.
The three-year target aims to prepare one million young people for different career opportunities.
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The government expects the expanded programmes to support employment and strengthen Punjab’s skilled workforce.
