Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP)
Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP) was initiated to strengthen the quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The purpose of the program is to equip young people with market-driven conventional and high-tech skills required for career progression with an aim to bring capacity of youth at par with international standards. PMYSDP is the vehicle of change to empower youth and harness their potential for human development and transformation of the future of Pakistan. The program comprises several components of interventions to stimulate the transformation of the entire TVET system in the country.
Components of PMYSDP
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High-tech
SkillsSkill development of the youth in high-end technologies.
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02
Conventional
Skill DevelopmentSkill development in conventional trades for the youth belonging to less developed areas.
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03
Apprenticeship Training
Apprenticeship training of the youth in various industries. 1500+ youth has been trained in leading industries.
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04
National Accreditation
Accreditation of TVET Institutes all across Pakistan.
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International Accreditation
International accreditation of TVET institutes & joint international degree programs.
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06
NEXT
National Employment Exchange Tool with national job portal & career counseling centers.
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07
Recognition
of Prior LearningRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) of youth to certify their informally acquired skills.
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08
Facilitation Centers
10 country of destination specific facilitation centers in 10 cities across Pakistan.
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09
Standardization of TVET
Development & Standardization of TVET Qualifications.
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10
Smart
Tech labsEstablishment of Smart Tech labs across Pakistan for distant learning TVET.
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Labs
in MadrassasEstablishment of new labs/workshops in Madrassas to introduce skill development activities.
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12
Accreditation Council
Establishment of National Accreditation Council at ICT.
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13
Teachers
TrainingTraining of TVET teachers as per international TVET practices.