NAVTTC-NUST to equip youth with modern skills

Islamabad:The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) to provide specialized training in chip design and manufacturing.

The MoU was formalised at NAVTTC headquarters in Islamabad on Monday. The training program, structured to run in two cohorts over five months each, is designed to equip young Pakistanis with advanced technical skills that are increasingly in demand both locally and globally. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister for Federal Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, who emphasized the importance of technological training in unlocking the potential of Pakistan’s youth. “Technological training is our ticket to capitalizing on the youth bulge and an aging global population. Scientists predict that in the next two to three decades, the world will undergo a profound technological transformation. It is our responsibility to ensure that our youth are equipped with the skills that will matter most in the future,” Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Federal Secretary, also attended the ceremony and commended both NAVTTC and NUST for initiating this forward-thinking programme.

“We look forward to the successful implementation of this program and its potential expansion across Pakistan,” he said. Executive Director of NAVTTC Aamir Jan highlighted the organization's commitment to staying ahead of technological advancements. “At NAVTTC, we understand the critical importance of adapting to rapidly changing technologies and training our workforce in globally and locally demanded trades. This initiative marks a significant step forward in moving beyond conventional training programs towards more specialized technical training.” Rector NUST, Engr Javed Mahmood Bukhari, spoke on the significance of this collaboration, saying, “This program brings together the strengths of two very viable institutions in Pakistan, marking an important milestone in our transition towards meeting the global shift in demand for advanced technological skills. This partnership is a testament to Pakistan’s bright future.”