1 mln trainings imparted to youth in freelancing.

ISLAMABAD -- One million trainings have been imparted to youth in freelancing under the National Level Training Programme (DigiSkills.pk) launched by Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication through Ignite National Technology Fund.

The programme through Ignite National Technology Fund has been providing free of cost training in freelancing and other marketable skills to youth.

The programme comprises of 10 courses including Freelancing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Graphic Design, Digital Literacy, e-Commerce Management, Creative Writing, QuickBooks, AutoCAD and WordPress.

Project Director DSTP (DigiSkills Training Project) Dr Zafar Alvi, briefed the Secretary Ministry of IT Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, about the successful execution of the programme through video link, said a news release.

CEO Ignite Syed Junaid Imam and Rector Virtual University Naeem Tariq were also present on the occasion.

The DigiSkills Training Project (DSTP) was awarded to Virtual University of Pakistan through an open tender based upon its 15 years...