KATI, STEVTA to strengthen collaboration for skilled workforce development

KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and the Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) have agreed to enhance collaboration to develop a skilled workforce in partnership with the industrial sector.

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh and STEVTA Chairman Junaid Buland announced plans to shut down 350 non-functional institutions while working with industries to provide vocational training and employment opportunities for young people.

Speaking at a meeting with industrialists during his visit to KATI, Buland said that out of 660 private educational institutions operating in Sindh, 350 are inactive or non-functional and will be shut down. Currently, 258 institutions operate under STEVTA’s supervision, with plans to establish 30 more. By fostering cooperation with KATI, STEVTA aims to provide professional training and job opportunities for young people.

Buland reaffirmed STEVTA’s commitment to supporting public-private partnerships and highlighted the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leadership’s directives to take all possible measures for workforce development. He stressed the need for industry collaboration to ensure that students receive training aligned with market demands. To achieve this, STEVTA is also working on hiring expert instructors and vocational specialists.