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ISLAMABAD: A youthful ceremony was held at the National University of Technology (NUTECH) to distribute certificates to 244 students who passed skill development courses started under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme and joint international certification with Finland /Japan. The courses aimed to prepare Pakistani youth for the local and international market. The chief guest of the ceremony Federal Minister of Education and Professional Training, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain.
The Rector of the University Lt Gen (Retd) Moazzam Ejaz, HI (M) highlighted the needs of our industry and explained to the guests a roadmap of NUTECH. Later, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain accompanied by Rector visited NUTECH labs, library, and classrooms.
While interacting with students, parents, and faculty, the Minister said that government initiative programmes like business loans and skills scholarships under Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme will enable students to become job creators and independent entrepreneurs. He also appreciated the students who gained certifications in international collaborations. He added that NUTECH is a great platform, which would enable youngsters to not only learn hi-tech skills but also create employment opportunities and economic activities by starting their own businesses.