The government is taking significant measures to close the skills gap and improve the global competitiveness of workers who aspire to work abroad, particularly in the Middle East.
During a session of the National Assembly, the Parliamentary Secretary of Federal Education and Professional Training, Farah Naz Akbar, described the Government’s workforce development strategy.
The Government has established the Pakistan skills company and the Pakistan skills development fund to centralize and improve vocational training throughout the country.
Reviews to the National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF) have also aligned Pakistani qualifications with international standards, particularly for the countries of the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (CCG).
The government is incorporating soft life and skills, such as communication, problem solving, teamwork and labor ethics, in technical and vocational training programs, aimed at satisfying the needs of the employers of the Middle East.
In addition, the curriculum is being updated to reflect industry trends and technological advances to ensure that Pakistani workers are prepared to evolve the demands of the labor market.
Changing towards competency -based training programs, which focus on practical skills and practical experience, the Government guarantees that workers are not only trained but also competent in the specific work skills required by employers in the Middle East.
These reforms are part of a broader strategy to boost the workforce of Pakistan and create better employment opportunities for qualified workers abroad.
In addition, in response to concerns about tragic boat accidents that involve illegal immigrants trying to reach the European coasts, the authorities are also working to open jobs abroad.
