Tech Valley Pakistan, Google’s country partner, has announced 1,000 Information Technology (IT) scholarships for the students of Balochistan.
This was announced by the Chief Executive of Tech Valley, Umar Farooq, while addressing a press conference along with Balochistan Chief Secretary Abdul Aziz Uqaili on Wednesday.
The Tech Valley is proud to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with five different departments of government of Balochsitan to distribute Google Career Certificate Scholarships in the region, Farooq declared.
This is Tech Valley Pakistan’s first collaboration with the provincial government which includes a partnership with colleges, higher and technical education department, education department, science, information and technology department, labor and manpower department, industries and commerce department and health department.
The MoU signing marks a significant milestone in Tech Valley Pakistan’s efforts to empower individuals and communities through digital education and skills development across Pakistan.
As part of the partnership, Tech Valley Pakistan will be working closely with all these provincial departments to provide access to high-quality digital education and skills development programs.
During the ceremony, Abdul Aziz Uquaili mentioned, “I want to recognize the efforts of Tech Valley, Google Career Certificate program and all of our departments, especially our information secretary who made this partnership possible.
Through this program, our goal is to provide access to high-quality training and certification programs that can help our graduates compete in the fast-paced and dynamic tech industry.”
The Google Career Certificates program is a flexible, self-paced online training program that can prepare learners for careers in various high-growth fields.
The program includes specialised training, assessments, mentorship sessions, and hands-on practical experience.
Additionally, the program is taught and developed by Google employees with decades of experience in these fields.
“We aim to uplift the youth of Balochistan by providing them access to latest digital tools and certifications. With the support of Tech Valley Pakistan, we can help our students gain access to cutting-edge digital education and skill development programs that can prepare them for the job market,” said Information Secretary Hamza Shafqaat.
Scholarships will be provided for globally recognized certifications in job-ready skills like project management, UI/UX design, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support and automation, data analytics and cybersecurity.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 6th, 2023.
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