Punjab Launches Global IT Training Program for Students and Faculty

Lahore: The Punjab government has officially launched a Global IT Training Program to provide students and faculty with internationally recognized digital skills. The initiative is part of the province’s broader strategy to strengthen the IT ecosystem, prepare the youth for global opportunities, and increase Pakistan’s IT exports.

• Punjab launches Global IT Training Program for students and faculty.

• Courses to cover AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, app development, and freelancing.

• Faculty training to align curricula with international IT standards.

• Aimed at boosting freelancing, remote jobs, and global competitiveness.

• Backed by partnerships with leading international tech organizations.

The training program includes modules in:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning

• Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity

• Mobile and Web Application Development

• Freelancing & Digital Entrepreneurship

Faculty members will also undergo specialized training to modernize teaching methods, ensuring that local universities and colleges meet global benchmarks.

Punjab Chief Minister said the program will help prepare Pakistani youth for the global IT job market:

“This initiative is designed to give our students and teachers a world-class IT education. It will not only boost individual careers but also strengthen Pakistan’s position as a rising force in the global digital economy.”

• Thousands of students are to gain global-standard IT skills.

• Increased opportunities in remote jobs and freelancing markets.

• Stronger industry–academia linkages.

• Boost to Pakistan’s IT exports and foreign exchange earnings.

Students and IT professionals across Punjab have welcomed the program, calling it a “game-changer” for digital education. Educators believe it will close the skills gap between Pakistan and international markets, giving young professionals a stronger edge globally.

The launch of the Global IT Training Program marks a significant step in Punjab’s digital transformation journey. By equipping both students and faculty with cutting-edge skills, the government aims to create a skilled workforce ready for global challenges, reduce unemployment, and position Pakistan as a major contributor to the international IT industry.

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