First phase of Balochistan Youth Development Programme begins, over 2,000 youths to be trained

QUETTA: The first phase of the Balochistan Youth Development Programme has begun to improve the professional and practical skills of young people in Balochistan. Over 2,000 youths will be trained in two phases at various educational institutions across the province.

The programme has been launched by the Youth Affairs Department of the Government of Balochistan. It is part of the steps taken for youth by Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti. It is being supervised by Meena Majeed Baloch, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Youth Affairs.

In the first phase, training sessions are being held at colleges and universities in Panjgur, Loralai, Quetta and Muslim Bagh. The target is to train over 1,000 young people. The training in this phase covers employability and soft skills, including communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, entrepreneurship, career counselling, CV writing and mock interviews. Group discussions, teamwork and practical exercises are also being held.

Over 238 students take part

More than 238 male and female students attended sessions held at various institutions, including the Post Graduate College Sariab Road, Government Girls Degree College Muslim Bagh, Government Girls Degree College Khudabadan, Panjgur, and Government Boys Degree College Zhob. They described the programme as useful. According to officials, the activities aim to improve young people’s self-confidence, effective communication, decision-making and leadership skills.

According to the Government of Balochistan, the second phase will train young people in digital skills and start-ups. Skilled and experienced trainers have been hired for this. The programme aims to prepare young people for better employment and Business opportunities by equipping them with skills suited to modern needs.

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