FREE COURCES OFFERD BY GOVT. OF SINDH

Career Development Opportunities for Youth INSPYRE - Inspiring Pakistani Youth to Reach Excellence (through counseling and training in Sindh)- is an innovative youth development program that aims at providing the youth with a platform for their personal growth, economic and social development. The program is being implemented by Habib University Foundation in collaboration and partnership with the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Sindh.

The program is designed to provide free training opportunities to youth for their personal growth and career development. It is being managed by the Institute for Advancing Careers and Talents (iACT), a public-private partnership project between Habib University Foundation (H.U.F.) and the City District Government Karachi (CDGK). Our Mission Inspiring Pakistani youth to reach excellence by creating avenues for leadership, academic and skill development Key Objectives • Providing opportunities to youth for personal growth, career development, and academic advancement • Facilitating youth to undertake leadership roles in society for personal and social development • Enabling young people to contribute to community development and broader level societal change Training Programs INSPYRE focuses on training youth for emerging careers in upcoming fields in the country including: • Information Technology • Call Center Industry • Retail Management • Fashion and Textile Designing • Digital Media Besides technical training, INSPYRE also offers English Language training as an essential component of all certificate courses. Furthermore, the project aims to positively influence the overall development of individuals and trainings are also focused towards fostering leadership qualities and creating community spirit in Pakistani youth. Courses Offered The Institute for Advancing Careers and Talents (iACT) invites youth (between 17 to 29 years) to apply for the following INSPYRE courses: Course Offered Course Duration Entrance Criteria Graphic Designing 6 months: 5 months learning at the institute (6 days a week) and a one-month internship Matriculate Working Knowledge of English Basic Knowledge of MS Office Operations Web Designing 6 months: 5 months learning at the institute (6 days a week) and a one-month internship Intermediate Basic knowledge of MS Office operations Ability to read and write in English Call Center Agent Training 4 months: 3 months learning at the institute (6 days a week), and a one-month internship Intermediate Ability to communicate comfortably in English and Urdu Retail Management 4 months: 3 months learning at the institute and MAKRO stores (6 days a week), and a one-month internship Intermediate Ability to communicate clearly Can understand English Basic Fashion Design 4 months: 3 months learning at the institute (6 days a week), and a one-month internship Matriculate Ability to read and write in Urdu/Sindhi Textile Designing 4 months: 3 months learning at the institute (6 days a week), and a one-month internship Matriculate Ability to read and write in Urdu/Sindhi For further details regarding course contents, please click here to download the course flyer How to Apply Application Submission Information: Application forms are available online at www.iact.org.pk and from the Institute for Advancing Careers and Talents (iACT) in Malir. All applications must be submitted by December 7, 2009 to the Institute for Advancing Careers and Talents, along with attested copies of the following: 3 Passport-sized photographs Computerized National Identity Card (C.N.I.C.)* Degrees/Certificates Domicile *If applicant is under 18, C.N.I.C. of his/her parents/guardian must be submitted Please click here to download the application form. Our address is: Institute for Advancing Careers and Talents (iACT) Plot No. 51/39, Pilot Social Welfare Complex Saudabad, Malir, Karachi, Pakistan Phone: +92-21-34114922-3 E-mail: info@iact.org.pk Website: www.iact.org.pk Apply By: 7th December 2009 Tests and Interviews: From 9th to 15th December 2009 Commencement of Classes: 4th January 2010