The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has announced the launch of a new program aimed at enhancing global freelancing opportunities of Pakistani engineers, in which 5000 engineers will be trained on Freelancing.
Under the Global Engineering Freelance Initiative, online training will be given to engineers along with information on how to work on International Freelancing websites. The program will also help participants to craft strong professional portfolios and find their first freelance projects.
PEC Chairman Engineer Wasim Nazir said the engineering sector is on the path to digital and remote work. He added that the initiative will open new opportunities for young engineers to access the global market.
The program will also feature an artificial intelligence-based career assessment to help evaluate participants’ skills. As per PEC, the initiative is supposed to increase the export of engineering services and aid in the foreign exchange generation for the country.
Pakistan is becoming one of the fastest-growing freelance markets in the world.
Some of the best freelancing platforms include:
Upwork
Upwork is one of the largest and most well-known freelance platforms globally. Many freelancers have used this platform to expand their work, business, and skills.
Fiverr
Fiverr is another excellent platform and one of the best freelance sites in Pakistan, especially for beginners. It works differently from Upwork. However, this doesn’t make it a less preferred platform. Many people across the world use this platform for freelancing.
Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com is one of the oldest freelance marketplaces. It is similar to Upwork in that clients post projects and freelancers bid on them.
Guru
Guru is another established freelance website that is popular in Pakistan. It is known for its focus on helping freelancers build long-term relationships with clients.
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