ISLAMABAD: Ninety Pakistani graduates have secured employment contracts and visas for jobs in the UAE under the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Pakistani state media reported on Wednesday, saying the move would strengthen the country’s economy.
The NAVTTC is a Pakistani body that develops policies and strategies to enhance the quality and relevance of technical, vocational education and training programs in Pakistan. It also develops curriculum for that purpose, tests skills and maintains links with industries to ensure jobs for Pakistani graduates.
The 90 graduates have been recruited by the UAE-based Transguard Group of Companies and the Emirates Group of Companies for roles in security services, aircraft cleaning, and aviation loading, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) said.
“By equipping young Pakistanis with globally relevant skills, we are opening doors to career opportunities abroad while also strengthening Pakistan’s economy,” Wajiha Qamar, Pakistan’s state minister for education, said at an event held in Islamabad to hand over the visa files to the graduates.
She said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to aligning youth training with international market demands.
