NAVTTC to integrate technical, vocational training with formal education.

ISLAMABAD -- National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has formally taken the initiative to integrate technical, vocational education and training with formal education in country. Under the initiative, the flagship project Matric-Tech was being introduced as third stream of education, alongside matriculation in general science and arts, said Executive Director NAVTTC Dr Nasir Ali Khan while talking to reporter. He said that the decision in that regard has been taken by the NAVTTC, in consultation with the provincial educational departments.

Dr Nasir said that to equip youth with technical skills along with conventional education, is imperative to prepare them for the job market. "Technology and innovation are fundamental for economic success in the modern competitive world", he added. He said initially Matric-tech will be piloted in 15 schools of Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. The scheme will provide opportunity to the youth to choose their career path by giving them...