- Dr. Azalfa Malik
- January 17, 2025
- Updated about
If you are someone with an interest in the tech world and if you keep up with world economic trends, you might have noted how in recent years the global demand for skilled IT professionals has surged like a tsunami. Since Covid-19 pandemic, remote work has become easier than ever now with the rise of demand in computer and technology based industries. The national landscape of Pakistan is no different, and we at Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan (AKF) are promoting Bano Qabil as a nationwide youth vocational campaign for the same purpose.Pakistan is teeming with an incredibly large number of talented youth serving the country and their own ambitions. The level of skill in our country is renowned worldwide in statistics representing the freelance IT industry. Hence we at Alkhidmat Foundation are presenting numerous opportunities for our highly-capable youth to secure stable and rewarding careers which are easily accessible for both young men and women determined to improve their skill set and make their own place in the international industries.
Recognizing this local potential, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has launched the “Bano Qabil” series which is a vocational training program including a set of 28 free-of-cost courses aimed at empowering young individuals to equip them with all the necessary skills to thrive in the technology sector. This initiative not only addresses the skills gap in the job market but also promotes economic growth and development within a community like ours which is so dependent on our workforce bursting with untapped potential.
Bano Qabil is designed for youth that hail from underprivileged backgrounds and can traverse great heights with the appropriate guidance and resources. The Bano Qabil program will:
- Provide them with comprehensive training in various IT disciplines (including graphics, web development and interface design, cybersecurity and e-commerce to name a few)
- Provide them with comprehensive training in various IT disciplines (including graphics, web development and interface design, cybersecurity and e-commerce to name a few)
- Pave their way forward into awarding laptops, scholarships and job placements
- Offer a curriculum that is tailored to the current needs of the job market
- Ensure that participants gain relevant skills that enhance their employability in the long term
- Hands-on learning to reinforce practical concepts but also builds confidence in their abilities
- Foster both technical and soft skills, to prepare our participants to meet the diverse demands of employers across the entire globe
- Wide range of scholarly opportunities, where experienced professionals are guiding all participants
- Networking opportunities with peers and instructors offering their valuable insights and advice on navigating the tech industry
Alkhidmat Foundation through the Bano Qabil program is committed to creating a supportive learning community. Participants have the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar aspirations, fostering collaboration and networking. This sense of community not only enhances the learning experience but also encourages participants to support one another as they embark on their career journeys.
The impact of the Alkhidmat’s nationwide boot camp that took place in Karachi and is now open for registration in Lahore extends beyond individual participants. By equipping young people with the latest and highly in-demand skills “Bano Qabil” contributes massively to the overall economic development of our country, one city at a time.
As more and more young people enter the workforce with relevant skills, local businesses benefit from a more skilled labor pool which will be leading us to increased productivity and innovation in a budding field. This ripple effect can stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for communities all over Pakistan as a whole.
For all the young Pakistanis who are seeking to build a successful career in IT, “Bano Qabil” offers an amazing opportunity to gain not only theoretical but also valuable practical knowledge as well as industry experience to build a brighter future everyday!
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