The government of Pakistan has launched a free digital skills training programme called ‘Skills of Tomorrow’ for young people across the country under a special directive from the Prime Minister (PM), according to reports on Wednesday.
The programme is being offered by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
Free digital skills training programme
The initiative is called Skills of Tomorrow, and it will provide training in high demand digital skills.
This will include various artificial intelligence (AI) programmes and freelancing related skills. These will help the young Pakistanis prepare for online career opportunities.
The training courses will run for three months and will be conducted across the country.
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Deadline
The last date to apply has been extended. Now, interested candidates can now submit their applications until 21 June 2026.
How can you earn dollars at home?
Pakistani youth now have an opportunity to receive free digital skills training and learn how to earn money online.
Young people around the world are earning more and more income from home through online work and freelancing. But digital skills are essential to succeed in this field. Therefore, youth can benefit greatly from the free digital skills training programme.
Pakistanis can get overseas jobs with Parwaaz Card scheme
The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) and the Bank of Punjab (BOP) have signed an agreement to launch the Chief Minister’s (CM) Parwaaz Card Scheme for International Placement. This means now Pakistan’s youth looking for job opportunities overseas can get one with the help of this scheme. Here is how.
Under the scheme, eligible candidates will be able to get interest free loans of up to Rs1 million. The funds will then help to cover expenses before leaving for overseas jobs.
The program is open to workers from multiple sectors. These include construction, retail, caregiving, hospitality, and other related fields.
