Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority launch education support program

Technical and vocational education support program launched  LAHORE The government of Pakistan jointly with the Government of Germany and the Embassy of Netherlands launched a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training Reform Support Programme on Thursday here. The ceremony was attended by the Chairperson of the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) of the Government of Punjab, Saeed Ahmad Alvi, the Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Dr. Michael Koch and Stefan Hulisz First Secretary of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Starting in 2011, the five-year programme aims to renew the technical vocational education and training (TVET) system in Pakistan, particularly in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. It targets increased access, equity, relevance and quality of TVET.

Implementation will be supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Funds have been provided by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pakistan (euro 15 million) and the German Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (euro 2 million).

Technical vocational education and training is the backbone of economic development in all countries anywhere in the world, but it has been largely neglected for many years in Pakistan.

"We are pleased to assist our Pakistani counterparts in revitalizing this important sector in which Germany has proven expertise," said Ambassador Dr. Koch.

Hulisz supported this notion and added: "the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as a major contributor to this programme, believes in the relevance of TVET for economic growth through the provision of qualified and skilled labour."

As a result, the TVET Reform Support Programme will establish market-oriented and certified training programs as well as accredited training institutes. Up to 10,000 TVET teachers and administrators will be trained in specific pedagogical and administrative skills to implement the new system.

In addition, access of TVET for women, youth and marginalised groups will be increased through special grants and other schemes.

By improving the quality and relevance of technical vocational education and training, the TVET Reform Support Programme will help to foster economic development and alleviate poverty in Pakistan. It will contribute to a better and more peaceful life for Pakistan's citizens.

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