Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)

Status of Digital Skills Training Program

Status of Digital Skills Training Program

COMSATS is executing a digital skill training program for the domiciled youth of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Pakistan, under the Project “Merged Areas Digital Connect”. The training services are being provided by COMSATS under an agreement with the Science & Technology and Information Technology Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, signed on 29th January 2024. HAZZA Institute of Technology, a Technology Partner and Collaborator of COMSATS (the Lead Partner) are together implementing the project.

The initiative aims to train 7,250 Pakistani youth in the areas including Web Design and Development, Graphics Design, Mobile App Development, Business Intelligence, and e-Commerce, imparting them with the tools to thrive in the digital economy.

Till date, 4,672 trainees have either completed or currently undergoing the training. For updated Summary of Trainings click here