Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) is introducing four months duration free Microsoft Certified IT Course from next month. This course is being offered at Tevta Institutes across the province of the Punjab with the collaboration of Microsoft. Chairperson Tevta Irfan Qaiser Sheikh was addressing the officers to review the progress of the course at Tevta Secretariat on Thursday.
Irfan Qaiser Sheikh said the field of IT had emerged as leading technology of era which had changed the life styles and industry trends. "It has also served as a dominant sector for employment opportunities for youth. This training programme has been chalked out according to the need and demand of local and global markets," he added. Chairperson Tevta further said that collaboration of Tevta with Microsoft was successfully being taking place in line with the policy guidelines of Chief Minister Punjab to give IT training to the youth of the province of the Punjab.
"Matric pass candidates with 18 years and above age are eligible for admission. Rs 1000 monthly stipend will also be given to the trainees during their training period. Tevta will bear expenses regarding their training and examination of Microsoft. Microsoft will issue certificates to the successful candidates," he concluded.