Peshawar:A significant step towards youth empowerment was marked at an employment letter handover ceremony, where 36 trainees received job offers following a comprehensive three-month training course held on Thursday.
This initiative, organized by Coronet Foods Limited (CFL) a subsidiary of English Biscuit Manufacturers Limited (EBM), was supported by the Team Europe’s TVET Sector Support Programme, aimed at enhancing technical and vocational skills across the country.
The Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Abdul Karim Tordher attended the ceremony and handed over the letters to the trainees how have received training in the same manufacturing industry.
He acknowledged their advantage in a competitive job market by having both skills and opportunities at their disposal. “This is just the beginning,” he stated. “You now have the tools to drive not only your personal growth but also the development of Pakistan.”
The SACM further emphasized
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government’s ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurial initiatives, including a key program offering interest-free loans.
He encouraged the graduates to become ambassadors of such training programmes within their communities, underscoring their role as the future leaders of Pakistan.
On this occassion, Franziska Seel, Head of Programme TVET Sector Support Programme congratulated the graduates on this remarkable achievement.
She highlighted the crucial role of such initiatives in contributing to Pakistan’s growth and development, encouraging the trainees to view this opportunity as a stepping stone to their future success.’Your skills are essential for the country’s progress. Seize this moment, continue to learn, and make a lasting impact in your communities,’ she emphasized.
During the ceremony, Col ® Farrukh Mirza, Head of Administration, Industrial Relations EBM in his remarks appreciated the collaboration between TVET Programme and EBM adding that this will open new avenues for
joint working in the utmost interest of youth.
Dr Mansoor Zaib Khan, Head of Programme of TVET Sector Support Programme delivered vote of thanks to EBM for such collaboration which ensured employment for all trainees.
The ceremony reflects the commitment of both the public and private sectors in empowering the youth with technical skills that align with industry needs, contributing to economic growth and reducing unemployment in Pakistan.
The TVET Sector Support Programme, co-funded by the European Union and Germany, aims to enhance Pakistan’s technical and vocational education and training systems to better meet the demands of the labor market, focusing on youth empowerment and employability.