Applications for the PMYSDP’s fourth batch are being accepted till April 16 by Pakistan’s National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).
According to a NAVTTC officer, Malik Ramzan, the fourth batch has begun in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Islamabad with the special attention of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. He said that more than 1,000 of Pakistan’s best technical schools and universities are a part of this initiative, which offers free instruction and training to young people in a variety of fields. More than 150 high-tech skills, such as Amazon Virtual Assistant, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Cyber Security, will be taught to selected kids for free in three to six-month short courses under this initiative, in addition to more than 100 conventional trades like beautician, fashion designing, electrician solar, heavy machinery operator, etc.
“Youth between the ages of 18 and 40 can apply for any of the courses and would have to take a test on April 18 by applying online on the NAVTTC website http://candidate.navttc.gov.pk,” he added, noting that special courses were also being provided for people with impairments. He advised the applicant to contact KP at 091-9217663 or by calling the toll-free number 0800-888-66 if they have any questions. They can also visit the official website at www.navttc.gov.pk.
