RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVING HUMNA RESOURCE & SKILL

DEVELOPMENT

To improve Human Resource & Skill Development it is necessary to upturn access,

quality, equity and relevance in TVET Sector, following are the recommendation:

1. The Swiss vocational training system is a comprehensive, dual-track educational

approach that can be replicate with little changes to yield maximum result. This
model is a dual-education – or dual track VET – system which combines part-
time classroom instructions (usually one to two days a week) with part-time paid
workplace training or apprenticeship at a host company (usually three to four
days a week). The vocational training courses last two to four years and forms
the basis for lifelong learning. This system can have multi-pronged impact in
developing our human resource and solving our socio-economic unease like
unemployment, poverty, out of school children as envisaged in SDGs 1. 2. 4.

2. Non-formal education and vocational training centers can offer literacy cum
vocational training programs in the far end areas of the Punjab and it would
improve the accessibility to the maximum level.

3. Further, this is pertinent to mention that our formal education system spoil our
human resource to be reliant on parents till the end of their graves. Even after
completing their education and it is regretted that even doctors in some cases,
look toward the parents like a handicapped youth for rehabilitation. We need to
make our Skill education part of formal education that after the matric every
youth should be able to earn their expensed at least.

4. 90% employment is created by private sector and more than 80% youth are
trained through informal setup which exploits them with minimum wages. So
there is a need to have all-inclusive training methodology to formalize this
informal training through vocational training institutes like that of PVTC.

5. Funding in the federal and provincial budgets for education, skill development
and training should be increased. According to UNDP, only 14 out of 195
countries spend less on education than Pakistan. More TVET institutes should be
opened across the country to provide the required skills and training to young
students closer to their homes.

6. The participation of women in technical education should be expanded

substantially. Pakistan is far behind other countries in terms of female
employment. No country can develop without achieving the full potential of its
 females. Special programs should be developed through the TVET system to
educate and train young women

7. The government should engage the private sector to boost the relevance and
capacity of the technical education system. Big and small industries should be
encouraged to collaborate with technical education institutes to define the
curricular requirements and provide skill development and employment for
students graduating from these institutes. Industries being established, as part
of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) should also be enlisted to provide
internships and training for students of the TVET system so that the full impact
of CPEC can be brought to bear to the advantage of Pakistan.

8. Distance learning programmes

This is the best way to offer freelancing programmes like web graphic designing,
amazon etc., to the youth who are yearning to have one to meet their expenses.

9. Introduction of work based training

This is the most demanded and easiest way to make the vocational training
viable to the youth and families living below the poverty lines and it can help to
overcome the problem of quality and relevance in the TVET sector.

10.Language learning programmes

Learning the language like Korean and Japanese, Chinese etc. can help boost the
overseas job opportunities for the youth.

11.Introduction of new courses in soft skills

To capture the national and international job market inclusion of the following
courses is mandatory:

 Data Science Certification Program. ...

 AI and ML Certification. ...
 Cyber Security Certification Program. ...
 Cloud Computing Certification Program. ...
 DevOps Certification Program. ...
 Digital Marketing Certification Program. ...
 Full Stack Development Certification Program.
  Content Writer Jobs.
 Computer Programmer.
 Web Developer.
 Software Developer.
 Android Developer.
 Graphic Designer.

12.Curriculum upgradation of hard trades as per demand in national and

international market.

 Machinist
 Plumber
 Ac/fridge
 Industrial electrician
 Welder Fabricator

13.Development of Incubation and Career Counseling/Job placement centers

This can help boost the job opportunities and make the learner rightly opt for the
career path in national and international market.

14. Paradigm shift from conventional to CBT&A courses.

This is recommended but duration and course contents are important to review
before we jump on this band wagon. The course must not be less than a year
and the course contents must cover the contents to put the youth to the initial
foothold in the job market.