ISLAMABAD:Ignite National Technology Fund (MOITT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Rural Management (IRM) to achieve the Google Career Certification (GCC) targets.
The MoU was signed by Asim Shahryar Husain, CEO Ignite and Dr Roomi S. Hayat, CEO IRM, said a news release issued here on Thursday.
On the occasion, Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Amin Ul Haque said the agreement would further equip people with theoretical and practical knowledge to gain in-demand skills that can lead to jobs in the fields of IT support and automation, project management, UX design, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce and much more. This would also give an edge to certified trainees while getting entry-level jobs besides achieving career advancement, he told.
The minister said that Ignite carries an unmatched experience in delivering free online training, hence through this partnership, Ignite would help achieve the desired goals of IRM and Google.
He also appreciated the Ignite team for bringing forth such valuable programs through national and international collaborations for the youth.
Speaking on the occasion, Asim Shahryar Husain, CEO Ignite said that this agreement would provide both Ignite and IRM with a framework to achieve the GCC goals in the best way possible. “We are eager to engage and equip our prospective learners with the Google Certification Career activities,” he said.
He also highlighted that through DigiSkills Training Program, Ignite has already received more than 2.7 million enrollments over the last 4 years in 10 different freelancing courses and “in Phase II we have added 5 new courses this year and our goal is to take Pakistan’s freelancing exports to a billion dollars within the next 3-4 years.”
“Youth are the destiny driver of the nations, and the GCC program would function as a catalyst to open a new paradigm of opportunities for them,” said Dr Roomi S. Hayat, CEO of IRM.
He shared that during the last 30 years, IRM trained 1.2 million youth in various trades/courses and ensured their economic independence and empowerment, especially women. He also expressed, that under this MoU, IRM and Ignite shall enable youth to acquire practical employable in-demand certificate courses, and real-time problem-solving skills to capture the bigger national and international job market.
As part of this agreement, IRM and Ignite are expected to engage 15,000 learners through various initiatives across Pakistan. This agreement reinforces Ignite’s commitment to supporting innovation and tech advancement.