Pakistan and Finland have joined forces to launch a vocational training program aimed at boosting the skills of young Pakistanis. The initiative, funded by a 1.5 million euro grant, will focus on developing expertise in high-demand sectors such as hospitality, construction, and healthcare.
The program, spearheaded by Finland217;s Turku Vocational Institute and Pakistan217;s National University of Science and Technology (NUTECH), was approved by the European Union under the framework of the Pakistan-Finland Cooperation. It leverages the platform of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to facilitate collaboration. This project has a two-fold benefit. It will not only equip Pakistani youth with industry-relevant skills that meet EU standards, but also create a pipeline for potential employment opportunities in Finland. The first batch of graduates was expected to travel to Finland by October 2025 to explore job prospects.
