PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has marked another significant milestone in its initiative to empower youth with employment opportunities through modern IT skills. Over 2,000 young individuals have successfully completed advanced IT training under the provincial government’s Youth Employment Program.
A certificate distribution ceremony for the graduates was held at the Chief Minister’s House, attended by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur as the chief guest. Provincial cabinet members, the Chief Secretary, officials from the Department of Information Technology, and students were also present.
Under the Youth Employment Program, the graduates received internationally benchmarked training in high-demand fields including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Game Development, Cloud Computing, Animation, and Web Development.
Separately, 180 youths also completed their internships under the provincial government’s Digital Internship Program. These individuals were formally onboarded by various IT companies and the Information Technology Board during the ceremony.
The Digital Internship Program has previously facilitated the onboarding of over 2,000 young people into renowned IT companies. Notably, 67% of these interns have secured employment within various companies to date.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur distributed certificates among the graduates and addressed the ceremony. “Providing employment opportunities for the youth is a primary responsibility of any government,” Gandapur stated. He acknowledged that while the government cannot provide public sector jobs for everyone, it is committed to creating opportunities in the private sector.
“We live in the age of information technology, which offers countless employment avenues,” the Chief Minister remarked. He highlighted his government’s commitment since day one to equipping youth with modern digital skills through concrete measures. “We are providing training tailored to job market demands,” he added, emphasizing that digital skills enable youth to work online with clients globally from home.
“We are investing in our youth to make them self-reliant and true assets for the nation,” concluded the Chief Minister.
