Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Bargad and Oxfam in Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today under Empower Youth for Work (EYW) Project. The overall objective of the MoU is skill development and promulgation of technical and vocational skills among youth of district Layyah so that they can secure sustainable means of earning livelihood.

The MoU was signed by Ali Salman Siddique, Chairperson TEVTA; Sabiha Shaheen Executive Director Bargad, and Muhammad Qazilbash, Country Director Oxfam in Pakistan.

Other participants of the signing ceremony included Lt Col Rao Rashid, GM Operations TEVTA and Saiqa Rani, Head of Programme Bargad.

The EYW is a 5-year project being implemented by Bargad and funded by Oxfam in Pakistan in District Layyah. More than 2000 students will get trained and benefit from this MoU initially in Layyah. The students will be imparted soft skills demanded by employers along with technical courses of TEVTA. The selected students will be provided with kits to initiate self-employment and earn their decent livelihood.

Chairperson TEVTA Ali Salman Siddique said that TEVTA is focusing on quality and industry-driven skills for youth. It is also developing synergies for job placement at local and international level. This MoU is another step towards achieving the vision of TEVTA, he added.

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