TTC begins classes in chemical, mechanical disciplines

Technical Training College (TTC) set up by the Pakistan Chemical and Energy Sector Skills Development Company (PCESSDC) at Dharaki (Sindh) in collaboration with the private sector has started classes in chemical and mechanical disciplines, while classes for computer education will be started shortly.
At present first batch of 60 students has started studies and the College administration plans to add one more branch of technical education every year. "Next year studies in instrumentation is planned to be added in the courses being offered by this institute," said Brigadier (r) Raja Muhammad Ali, CEO, PCESSDC while talking to a group of journalists who recently visited the institute.
The Pakistan Chemical and Energy Sector Skills Development Company (PCESSDC) took the lead in developing the TTC, with the support of several other corporations in order to make the institution sustainable in the long run. The major support and funding of the TTC has come through Engro, Mari Gas Company Limited and Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), whereas, other board members and donors include ENI, Saipe'm and Descon and SMEDA. STEVTA have also approved their funding to strengthen the institution with a vocational training Wing. PIDC provided Rs 100 million, Engro 40 million and Mari Gas 30 million to start this institute, he added.
Speaking about the College Brigadier (r) Raja Muhammad Ali, CEO, PCESSDC, said "The TTC will be beneficial to the local population at various levels. The greatest advantage is that it is a local institution with a dedicated and learned faculty, it is Industry driven and will also be affiliated with CITY & GUILD of UK. The institute has state-of-the-art facilities which complement the syllabi of Sindh Board of Technical Education thus allowing the students to develop their skill base accordingly. All of this in turn will increase prosperity in the region raising the living standard of the locals."
Daharki is a vital energy and industrial center but has lacked an institution which could cater for training the local community before they enter the industry. With a vision to enhance the skill asset of the locals the PCESSDC has set up Pakistan's first TTC in Daharki which offers 3-year diplomas to young people in chemical and mechanical skills. This initiative is one of the best examples of public-private partnership in which the industry and government have come together to develop not just the industry but the potential and talents of the locals.