Google launches Career Certificates, including 15,000 scholarships to provide digital training opportunities for all Pakistanis.

KARACHI -- Google launched Career Certificates today to offer flexible learning paths for all Pakistanis to enable learners to develop their knowledge and acquire digital skills for in-demand jobs. In its mission to Unlock Pakistan's Digital Potential, Google has also reinforced its commitment to enable an equitable and inclusive digital economy by offering 15,000 scholarships by this year through local partners - IRM and Ignite, comprising education institutions, industry partners and nonprofits.

A report by AlphaBeta found that if leveraged fully, digital technologies could create up to PKR 9.7 Trillion (USD 59.7 Billion) worth of economic value annually in Pakistan by 2030. Pakistan's ICT sector has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, boasting an average annual revenue growth rate of 20-30%. ICT-related exports currently exceed US$5 billion, and the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication believes the sector has the 'potential to become the [nation's] largest export industry' in the coming years.

Currently, roughly 4.7% of Pakistan's labor force is employed in the ICT sector, of which 6% - or ~200,000 workers - are women. The ICT sector also has the largest number of job vacancies, based on data from Pakistan's leading job portal, Rozee.pk.

Farhan Qureshi, Google's Regional Director for Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, said 'Today, we are proud to announce the launch of Google Career Certificates, a program under the umbrella of Grow with Google. In partnership with IRM and Ignite, we are also providing scholarships for 15,000 learners to earn certificates at no cost. The endeavour reflects the commitment of Google to playing a vital role in order to ensure the growth of the country's digital ecosystem.

The certification program will provide new opportunities, allowing developers, students, teachers, job seekers, and businesses to grow exponentially...

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