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Australia keen to cooperate in vocational training

Envoy praises initiatives taken by Pakistan govt

APP August 23, 2019

PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD: Strengthening of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is crucial for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and Australia will fully support the country in its endeavors to boost the TVET sector, remarked Australian High Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Shaw.

He stated this during a meeting with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Chairman Syed Javed Hassan on Thursday.

The aim of the meeting was to highlight growing dynamics of technological innovations and e-learning in the TVET sector and enhance collaboration with vocational training institutes of Australia for maximum international recognition of Pakistan’s TVET graduates.

Shaw appreciated the initiatives taken by the Pakistan government including the “Skills for All” strategy and expressed interest in exploring various areas of collaboration in the TVET sector between Pakistan and Australia.

Speaking on the occasion, Hassan pointed out that extensive development of technologies and e-learning had considerably transformed vocational and professional education in the current economic climate and global marketplace. “To keep pace with the evolving TVET system, we are focusing on a reform process that reaches beyond conventional learning techniques,” he added.

NAVTTC Executive Director Dr Nasir Khan said recognising the importance of competence-based models, reducing barriers between vocational and academic education and greater employer engagement were critical factors for meeting the needs of a diversified TVET system. “With the development of knowledge economy, innovation is needed to reshape the TVET landscape and to respond to the challenges of global competition,” he said. “We are also designing new programmes and courses to increase access to and relevance of the TVET sector in Pakistan.”

Another focus was on teaching good work ethics and appropriate social behaviour to prepare the workforce for employment across the globe, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 23^rd, 2019.

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COMMENTS (1)

Faisal | 4 years ago | Reply This is an excellent initiave by Australia and the govt should immediately take advantage of this offer. At the same time the govt shold engage other govts including Germany and Japan for partnering with Paksitan in providing vocational training including in IT, to the largets youth population in the world. I am sure these countries and others realize that instead of giving millions in aid for activites which do not provide teh necessary benefits, this can directly imapact an individuals chances of earning and also is a better approach to ensuring that these youths do not enageg in any terror related activities. At the same time, we can engage our Madrassa educated youth so that they can also become useful members of our society.

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