To empower youth with globally recognised digital skills, the Sindh government, in collaboration with Google and Tech Valley, has announced more than 30,000 Google Career Certificates scholarships for public sector universities across the province.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presided over a meeting to formalise the initiative with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CM House on Monday. It was attended by Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah, Secretary to the Chief Minister Raheem Shaikh, Chairman of HEC Sindh Prof Tariq Rafi, Secretary of School Education Zahid Abbasi, Secretary of IT Noor Samoo, Secretary of U&B Abbas Baloch, the Vice Chancellors of 30 public sector universities, CEO of Tech Valley Pakistan Umar Farooq, and other concerned individuals.
The chief minister stated that the aim of the initiative is to equip students with in-demand digital skills in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, IT Automation, and Project Management, ensuring they are prepared for the evolving job market.
Murad Shah stated that following the success of the 2024 Google Career Certificates Sindh Programme, in which 1,500 students from 10 universities achieved a 100 per cent success rate, the 2025 expansion underscores this government's commitment to digital transformation and workforce development.
Shah emphasised the importance of the programme, commenting: "This partnership is a testament to our vision of transforming Sindh into a hub of innovation and skill development." He added that by offering over 30,000 scholarships, we are not merely investing in education; we are investing in the future of our youth and the economic prosperity of our province.
Developed by Google experts, the Career Certificates programme provides flexible online learning, enabling students to gain industry-recognised credentials within three to six months, even without a traditional degree.
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