Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz approved the introduction of foreign language courses, including Korean, Japanese, German, Chinese, and Arabic, in Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) institutes on Sunday.
Chairing a meeting to finalize the TEVTA Mapping Plan, the chief minister highlighted the importance of innovative technical training courses to spur economic growth and reduce unemployment.
Maryam Nawaz emphasized that advanced courses in market-driven trades should be taught in TEVTA institutes.
The CM stated that the new courses must include training in building, textiles, garments, tourism, hospitality, information communication technology, automobile assembly and repair, professional training in food processing, biomedical technology, light engineering, renewable energy, and surgical instruments.
She instructed the authorities to establish partnerships with leading industries to support internships, apprenticeships, and job placement programs.
Additionally, she directed the introduction of foreign language courses, including Korean, Japanese, German, Chinese, and Arabic, in TEVTA institutions.
CM Maryam agreed to a proposal to establish the Punjab Overseas Employment Promotion Authority for skilled jobs in the international market and directed the outsourcing of the ‘Heavy Machinery Driving/Operator Course’ in collaboration with large-scale construction developers.
The CM approved the construction of 45 welding workshops in nine cities, as well as state-of-the-art welding and construction course labs in Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Multan, Attock, Taxila, Layyah, and Mianwali.
She also agreed to a proposal to recruit 1,000 employees to address the shortage of human resources in TEVTA and directed an increase in the monthly budget for the purchase of training materials for practical training to Rs 2,000 per student per month.
Additionally, she directed the relevant authorities to issue guidelines to ensure the biometric attendance of the teachers.
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Good initiative. Should be taught at basic school level too. But first and foremost, Arabic should be the main priority. Sadly, we study Arabic just to be able to read it and not understand/speak it.
Good step indeed