BISP approves pilot skills training with PAF-IAST, Haripur

The BISP skills training program gets a residential pilot in Haripur for 300 beneficiaries, with at least half of the places reserved for women.

The BISP Board approved a pilot Residential Skills Development Programme run with PAF-IAST, Haripur.

The pilot will train 300 beneficiaries from across Pakistan, with at least 50% of places reserved for women.

Training covers hospitality and tourism, healthcare and caregiving, and information technology and digital skills.

Participants will receive career counselling, workplace orientation, industry exposure and employer interaction.

Internationally recognised certifications will be offered in selected fields, and the pilot will test whether the model can be scaled up.

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