NAVTTC to introduce Matric-Tech course in schools.

ISLAMABAD -- National Vocational and Technical Training Commission has decided to introduce Matric-Tech course in schools for skilling youth, a statement said on Monday

This was said by Executive Director National Vocational and Technical Training Commission Dr. Nasir Ali Khan while chairing a meeting with the heads of education departments from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and officials of Federal Directorate of Education here at National Vocational and Technical Training Commission Headquarters on Monday.

'Technology and innovation being fundamental to economic success in the modern competitive world, it is imperative that we equip our youth with technical skills along with conventional education to prepare them for the job market,' he said.

Matric-Tech is a flagship project of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission that is being launched as third stream of education alongside matriculation in general science and arts, and it aims to integrate technical and vocational education and training with formal education.

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 options to select between...