LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Bargad and Oxfam in Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday 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 a 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 Program Bargad.
The EYW project is a 5-years 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 Mr. 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 the local and international levels. This MOU is another step towards achieving the vision of TEVTA, he added.
Muhammad Qazilbash, Country Director Oxfam in Pakistan said that the MOU will ensure better job placement opportunities of passed-out trainees of TEVTA and EYW project and will support the youth in accessing to the chamber of commerce and overseas foundation.
Ms. Sabiha Shaheen, Executive Director Bargad said that under the MOU, campaigns will be launched on media for TEVTA promotion and youth awareness for value addition to existing enterprises. Events will be organized to promote blue collar and professional jobs in District Layyah.
