PM announces two employment programs for youth

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has announced to introduce two employment programs for the youth.

In a video message, the prime minister asked the youth to take full advantage of Skills Education and Kamyab Jawan Programs launched by the present government for creation of job opportunities in the country.

17000 scholarships for skill development of youth

PM Imran Khan said this will not only benefit the youth but also the country as a whole. He mentioned that 17000 scholarships are being given for the skill development of the youth.

50,000 scholarships for hi tech skills

He said 50,000 scholarships will be given for hi tech skills including artificial intelligence and big data. He said this will enable the youth to get excellent job opportunities as the world is heading towards revolution in the technology. He said the skill education program also envisages training in several other fields as well.

100 billion rupees under Kamyab Jawan Program

Imran Khan pointed out that the current government has made record allocation of 100 billion rupees under Kamyab Jawan Program to enable the youth start their own businesses. He said any youth who has a business idea can avail loan facility under Kamyab Jawan Program. He said this program will be further expanded in order to reach out to more youth.

Youth mainly want jobs in public sector

The prime minister said the youth mainly want jobs in the public sector but actually it is the private sector or the Small and medium enterprises where they can get job opportunities in good numbers.