KARACHI: The Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) and Al-Mustafa Institute of Science and Technology (AMSTech) have agreed to enhance collaboration to promote technical education, vocational training and practical skills among the youth in Sindh.
Ghulam Murtaza Sheikh Managing Director STEVTA visited AMSTech, where he was welcomed by Muhammad Zubair Ashrafi, Founder of AMSTech, Karachi and Rafique Suleman former Chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP). On the occasion, former FPCCI Vice President Usman Sheikh and Bashir Ahmed of Global Commodities were also present.
The visit was aimed at reviewing the institute’s efforts for promotion of technical education and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration between AMSTech and Sindh TEVTA.
Muhammad Zubair Ashrafi briefed the visiting delegation about the institute’s academic programmes, training facilities and initiatives aimed at equipping students with market-oriented technical skills. He highlighted the importance of strengthening technical and vocational education to meet the growing requirements of industry and create better employment opportunities for the youth.
During the visit, the STEVTA Managing Director visited various facilities at AMSTech. Ghulam Murtaza Sheikh appreciated the efforts being made by AMSTech to promote technical education and vocational skills.
He also shared his views and guidance on further developing the institute’s academic and training facilities and improving its capacity to prepare students for employment and entrepreneurship.
The participants emphasised that stronger coordination between educational institutions, government technical training authorities and the private sector was essential to develop a skilled workforce. They noted that industry-oriented training could help bridge the gap between the skills possessed by young people and the requirements of employers.
Rafique Suleman said that AMSTech is willing to work closely with Sindh TEVTA to expand opportunities for students and strengthen technical and vocational training programmes. Such cooperation, he said, could help students acquire practical skills, improve their employability and contribute to the country’s economic development.
Suleman said that AMSTech has latest academic infrastructure, laboratories, classrooms and training arrangements with basic aim to skill the people so they can earn.
He said that the visit was an important milestone for AMSTech as we continue our journey toward providing quality technical education, practical skills, and industry-oriented training to the youth.
“We look forward to working closely with Sindh TEVTA to create better opportunities for our students and contribute to building a skilled and empowered Pakistan,” he added.
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