“I must emphasize that greater attention should be paid to technical and vocational education”(Quaid-e-Azam, 27 Nov. 1947)

Technical Vocational

& Livelihood Program for Youth

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)

Ÿ According to the HDI, 60.3% of Pakistan's population lives on under $2 a day (UNDP 2009) and 50% of its 180 million populations is under 20 years of age.

Ÿ Compared to 155,495 Primary Schools (20 million enrolled) there are only 25,000 secondary schools wutg 3 million enrolled in Pakistan, allowing a minority of students to transit and complete secondary schooling.

Ÿ Over 66% of Pakistan's 180 million population is under 30 years of age and only 11% of school age population survives grade X; 5% of the target population make it to higher education with 2-3% enrolled in TVET programs – thus a huge untapped potential awaits to be mobilized.

Ÿ Of those who do go to school, learning levels are very low (ASER 2011), 50% graduate grade 5 without literacy & numeracy competencies of grade II standard

Ÿ There is extreme shortage of skilled workforce for economic growth.

Ÿ National level Policies for TVET (education & training) encourage partnerships for optimum outreach to the youth.

Background

Why Technical Vocational Education & Training?

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) Public Trust certified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) is well versed in the chronic challenges of:

ITA decided to revamp its own approach to education and learning by extending education to Skills & Livelihood through multiple platforms.

In 2010 ITA collaborated with its trusted CSR partner UNILEVER Pakistan Ltd. very Committed to CSR with sustainbilatiy and social responsibility to experiment

with technical vocational options in an existing govt. partner school in Rahim Yar Khan which lies on the UPL estate.

ITA signed a formal agreement, MOU with TEVTA Punjab to extend its certified courses and trainers for the prospective trainees

ITA has and existing 5 year PPP MOU with the Govt. of Punjab (all provinces) to work as a partner in service delivery, capacity building and policy influence across all districts.

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)

High schooldropouts

Low enrolmentin vocationalinstitutions

Little alignmentbetween industry

and education

Globallycompetitive

skills

Low youthemployability

High and oftenexploitative

informal sector

Low aspirational value of

vocational training

Innovative TVET Program in Govenment Secondary Schools of Punjab

The Schools Department, Government

of Punjab initiated a TVET program in

2009/10 for 15 schools per district;

estab l i shed labs and procured

equipment, but these were lying under-

utilized and often locked in school

stores.. Many state of art computer labs

in government high schools are lying idle

with few lessons in a day.

The program thus initiated by ITA in

secondary schools for technical

vocational and enterprise education has

opened many possibilities for our young

and d isadvantaged groups . An

ecosystem is emerging for ITA in TVET

expanding from skills, livelihoods and life

skills, to counseling, enterprise, micro

credit and lifelong learning for improved

well being.

The combined platform of c o r p o r a t e s o c i a l responsibility (CSR) and public private partnerships (PPPs) elegantly devised by a civil society organization (CSO) has created wonders for both out of school youth and potentially for students (grade 9 +) in schools during the summer months.

ITA’s VISION & MISSION for TVET

VisionProvide economic and

social empowerment to disadvantaged youth

through skills and livelihoods.

Mission To reduce poverty through

extension of skills and economic opportunities

particularly for young women and men as competent trained

entrepreneurs across Pakistan.

ITA’s accessto the schools

for TVET

In 2012 ITA

tested 3 months certification for

students during the long summer vacations as well... 200 students

Auto Cad, Beautician & Domestic tailoring/crafts with Govt. and

ITA donated machines.

New trades coming to life for

students and local community.

The equipment has been re-opened

The TVET ECOSYSTEM -ITA’s CONCEPTUALIZATION

Social EnterpriseCapable & ResponsibleCitizens Dignified Lives

Target Age Group15-30 yrs

Women 60% +

2. CertifiedSkills &

Capabilities

I. LivelihoodsExpandingChoice &

Entitlements

3. LivelihoodLinkages

Industry / SelfCounseling

Options

5. Life Longlearning-

ResponsibleCitizens

Upgrading skills

4..4 MicroCredit

Linkages

Self-Sustained Vocational Programs 10 Districts/30 Towns/2012

Targeted 1000 Graduates till date – self paid and sustained Nominal fee 1200-2500 for 3 months trades: Beautician, Domestic Tailoring, AutoCAD, Electrician, Auto-Mechanic, Hand & Machine Embroidery in 30 towns of 10 districts.

UPL went a step further after the successful pilot was completed in one in 2011. The 3 month beautician course for women/girls was upgraded with a livelihood component called “Guddi Baji” ( a term of endearment for a sister).2 ways of livelihood expansion:

1. Beautician2. Selling UPL Brands

Guddi Bajis are women with an entrepreneurial spirit who are interested in earning a dignified livelihood

The messages will expand to districts across Pakistan from 2013 onwards.

GB's are the outreach seller for UNILEVER's skin and beauty products in rural areas of Pakistan. ITA encouraged GBs to deliver 7 key social messages.

1 Registration of Children at Birth without delay2 Send children, especially girls, to school at the right age

(pre school 4 and class 1 5/6 years)3 Exclusive breast feeding of infants for the first four

months. No use of bottles, teats or pacifiers.4 Ante-natal care for pregnant mothers and immunization

of children5 Practice family planning. Talk to the local Local Health

Workers (LHWs)6 Wash hands before meals and after using the toilet7 Respect your environment; conserve water, minimize use

of plastic bags; plant your own vegetables

The TVET program under ITA will be present in almost all districts of the country.

2012 & Beyond

In 2013 the model expanding nationwide to:

Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan

Locations for TVET Labs1. High Schools – thus far public sector only2. Model Villages in Flood Affected/ Other Areas 3. ECD Centers for Mothers/Siblings under Dubai Cares

NANKANA

SAHIB

RAWALPINDIATTOCK

JEHLUM

GUJRATMIANWALI

SIALKOTMANDIBAHAUDDIN

BHAKKAR

DERA GHAZI KHAN

RAJANPUR

RAHIM YAR KHAN

BAHAWALPUR

MUZAFARGARH

LAYYAH

LODHRAN

MULTAN

KASURPatookiKhudian

LAHORE

OKARA

NAROWALGUJRANWALA

SHIEKHUPURA

PAKPATTAN

SARGODHA

FAISALABADChak JhemraTandiliwalaSamundari

TOBA TEKSINDH

HAFIZABAD

JHANG

KHUSHAB

CHAKWAL

BAHAWALNAGAR

VEHARI

KHANEWAL

SAHIWAL

NANKANASAHIB

CHINIOTBahawana

HarrapaCheechawatni

MandraSahal

Kot Addu

Hasilpur, Khayr pur tamaywaliYazmanUchSharifAhmadpurSadiqabad

KhanpurLiaqatpurZahirpir

ShujabadJalalpur pirwalaMultan

DuniyapurKahrorpacca

PAKISTAN’S FIRST RURAL BEAUTICIAN PROGRAM

GUDDI BAJI

Skills for Job (SFJ)

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF)ITA submitted a small winning project to test PSDF model. PSDF has procured services from ITA for providing Beautician training to 240 individuals under its second scheme, Skills for Job (SFJ) in 3 towns - District Bahawalpur.- Ahmadpur East- Yazman- UchsharifThe training courses - 1 year duration shall begin from September, 2012 and complete in August, 2013

Vocational Training for the Challenged – An Inclusive Opportunity for All

SUMMARY of Direct Beneficiaries (2012)

Knowledge & skills is not reserved for favored few, but it should reach every section of the society. ITA has ensured admissions to students who are challenged (physical , speech and hearing).

ITA is an equal opportunity institution and believes that these challenges can be converted into productive assets with dignity through provision of vocational training. Challenged Students at Tailoring Center Uchsharif — 1-Fouzia Bibi -19 — 2-Rabia Bibi -15 — 3-Shabana Nawaz -23 Challenged by stunting, hearing/speech impairment & polio All graduates now have orders for making private school uniforms!

Guddi Baji9 Districts900 graduates

PSDF1 District240 graduates

Self-Sustained10 district2500 graduates

SummerCourses100 students

9 Districts31 Towns250+ Villages900 Guddi Baji’s2500 Graduates (SSP)240 Graduates (SFJ)

20 Districts

50 Towns

1300+ Villages

2500 Guddi Baji’

5000 Graduates (SSP)

20 Districts

50 Towns

1300+ Villages

4000 Guddi Baji

7500 Graduates (SSP)

20 Districts

65 Towns

1300+ Villages

6000 Guddi Baji

10,000 Graduates (SSP)

2012 20132014

2015

ITA-TVETFuture

Projectionacross Pakistan

Key Websites for TVET in Pakistan Ÿ

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http://www.navttc.org/index.php/public-tvet-sectorŸ

http://www.navttc.org/index.php/private-tvet-sectorhttp://www.sdc.com.pk/index.html

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http://www.navttc.org/index.php/international-tvetŸ

http://www.navttc.org/data/uploads/National%20Skills%20Strategy%202009-2013.pdf

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http://www.navtec.gov.pk/Ÿ

http://www.pvtc.gop.pk/Corporate/VTIRole.aspx#Ÿ

http://www.pvtc.gop.pk/Corporate/TrainingCycle.aspxŸ

http://www.tevta.gop.pkŸ

http://www.tevta.gop.pk/Courses.htmlŸ

http://www.tevta.gop.pk/Download/Flowchart_tscds.JPGŸ

http://www.stevta.gos.pk/

http://www.itacec.org/Vocational.html

National Vocational & Technical Training Commission :

http://www.navttc.org/Public Sector Institutions :

Private Sector Institutions:

International:

National Skills Strategy 2009-2013 :

National Vocational & Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC) An Apex BodyPunjab Vocational Technical Council (PVTC)

Training Cycle PVTC

Technical Educational Vocational Technical Authority -

TEVTA Courses & Outlines

Flow Chart of Curriculum Development at TEVTA

Sindh Technical Educational Vocational Technical Authority

Trades for TVET & Livelihoods in 2012-2030ITA's TVET program is rapidly expanding from traditional to non-traditional areas linked to market demand – local, regional and international. It seeks to float a separate company for this work expanding upstream and downstream for skills, enterprise and placement services.

From traditional to non-traditional areas linked to market demand – local, regional and international:

· Hospitality industry /catering · Construction services · Electricians · Emergencies · Fashion and accessories · Jewelry industry · Pottery/ceramics – truck art products · Agri./Dairy businesses· Day Care Centre/Early Years Training · Managing Retail/Shops for distributors · Entertainment/Media Lighting – Sound – Backdrops

Challenges & Next StepsŸ Expand the program into a regular secondary school option in grades 9-12

especially in industrial clusters – a pilot through PPPs Ÿ Custom /Purpose built TVET centre with hostel facilities for innovative

trades such as hospitality; day care ECD centres; jewellery making; craft design etc.

Ÿ Linkages to enabling micro credit options Ÿ Upgrading skills and continuous learning options for beneficiaries after

completing 3 months courses Ÿ ENGAGING IN RESEARCH, IMPACT & POLICY WORK – AN URGENT NEED ; Ÿ ITA's target is 2012 is to seek more partners in CSR and PPPs for TVET Ÿ Creating a tracking software for M&E and accountabilityWorking with TVET/PPPs best practices in India through the South Asia Forum for Education Development (SAFED) & Aman ki Aasha platforms (ITA Director Programs member of the Committee)

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)

Bahawalpur Govt. Technical High School, Farid Gate, Bahawalpur.

Tel: 0300 6797371

Lahore41-L, Model Town Ext. Lahore

Tel: 042-35173005-7

IslamabadHouse no 11,St no 38,F-6/1, Islamabad

Tel: 051-2824838

KarachiF 70, Block 8, KDA Scheme 5, KhekashanClifton, Karachi

Tel: 021-35295030

www.itacec.org