Indus Hospital's union with CDA and Prince's trust helps youth develop careers in healthcare.

As a leader in Pakistan's healthcare sector, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) not only strives for excellence and quality in healthcare, but it is also committed to preparing a legacy of exceptional healthcare professionals, who are ready to tackle the challenges of healthcare with empathy, compassion and dignity.

IHHN is thrilled to partner with Chanan Development Association (CDA) - a national youth-led organization - and Prince's Trust International to deliver their programme. Prince's Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales, to help tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment. Now present in 18 countries, the organisation supports young people into sustainable careers through education, employment and enterprise programmes.

The Get Into Programme combines practical work experience and mentoring with facilitated learning to help young people develop skills for the modern workplace. The programme is carefully designed with employers to empower young people to grow confidence, develop their skills and realise their ambitions, whilst offering the opportunity to gain meaningful employment.

IHHN, CDA and Prince's Trust International partnered one year ago, for students from the Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health (as part of the Indus University of Health Sciences) to build useful skills for employment through Get Into Healthcare. This landmark partnership was celebrated in a ceremony held on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, Karachi. The ceremony was attended by the first cohort of students who participated in the programme from the Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health, along with their family. Between September and December 2022, 24 young people started the programme, with 80% expected to be in positive outcomes after completing the programme.

Speaking at the ceremony, a student expressed "I have learnt so much through the Get Into Programme, which I am sure I will carry with me throughout my professional life. I am now...