Technical Skills Development in Sindh and Balochistan

Objective and description of the project

The primary aim of the Project promoted by the grant is provision of workplace-based training in Sindh and Balochistan which is in line with the National Vocational Qualification Framework. This overall objective is defined by the following benchmarks:

• To impart training to 900 trainees (700 male and 200 female) jointly with the partnering enterprises using cooperative vocational training approach for demand driven trades
• To encourage competency-based training delivery and assessments in line with the Balochistan Sector Study;
• To promote and strengthen the engagement of private sector in training design, coordination and delivery, leading to employment

Project measures financed by the financial contribution

Measure 1: Project Preparation

1. Identification of training needs (skills needs) and selection of national vocational qualification;
2. Identification, selection and registration of the trainees;
3. Joint development of operational (training) plan for trades;
4. Capacity building of trainers by Industry Experts;

Measure 2:   Training

1. Institution-based (Classroom) training of trainees as per the joint operational plan;
2. Cooperative Vocational training of 900 trainees (700 male and 200 female) as per the joint operational plan;
3. Maintenance of the trainee record;

Measure 3: Assessment and Certification Process

1. Affiliation and registration of the trainees as per the joint operational plan;
2. Conducting formative and integrated assessment of 900 trainees;
3. Certificate issuance and distribution of the trainees; 

Measure 4:

1. Atleast 620 trainees are facilitated with employment opportunities in the partnering or other enterprises;
2. Atleast 280 trainees are facilitated with self-employment opportunities through the defined strategies