NAVTTC, NETSOL partner to offer 1,600 Free AI and Tech Scholarships

Islamabad, (Parliament Times) : The National Vocational & Technical
Training Commission (NAVTTC) and NETSOL Technologies have launched a
major initiative to upskill Pakistan’s youth, signing a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to provide 1,600 fully-funded scholarships in
high-demand technology fields.
The “National AI Upskilling Initiative,” signed into effect today,
will deliver comprehensive training in Artificial Intelligence, Data
Science, and Cybersecurity. As a cornerstone of the program,
participants will also have the opportunity to earn international
certifications from recognized global bodies, with all training
provided completely free of cost.
Mr. Muhammad Aamir Jan, Executive Director of NAVTTC, emphasized the
initiative’s strategic importance. “This partnership is a strategic
leap under our Industry-Led Trainings component in our mission to
future-proof Pakistan’s workforce,” he stated. “By providing free,
certified training in these frontier technologies, we are not just
creating job seekers but future innovators and entrepreneurs who will
drive our national economy forward. NAVTTC is committed to ensuring
our youth are not left behind but are leading the charge in the global
digital revolution.”
The initiative, a key component of the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill
Development Program (PMYSDP 2023–2026), was formalized at a signing
ceremony between Mr. Muhammad Aamir Jan and NETSOL’s CEO & Founder,
Mr. Salim Ghauri.
Mr. Ghauri expressed his strong support, stating, “I would like to
thank the NAVTTC team for bringing this collaboration to fruition. We
have been in business for 30 years with very limited partners because
we believe in quality and maintaining standards. It has been a
longstanding wish to venture into education, but we didn’t want to do
it commercially. These trainings will help Pakistan and its youth and
contribute to our economy as well.”
Designed to directly address the global skills gap, the “National AI
Upskilling Initiative” aims to create a robust pipeline of tech
talent, empowering a new generation to contribute to Pakistan’s
growing digital ecosystem and compete effectively in the international
market.
About NAVTTC:
National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) was
established in 2005 to regulate & manage TVET Sector in Pakistan.
NAVTTC, under Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training,
is the apex body mandated to promote, facilitate, regulate,
strategize, revamp, approve curricula, train, and provide policy
direction for country’s entire Technical & Vocational Education and
Training and development system.