GEMS Pathways has taken a significant step towards strengthening technical and vocational education in Gilgit-Baltistan following a high-level meeting with Mr. Raja Rashid Ali, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Technical and Special Education (HT&SE), Gilgit-Baltistan.
The meeting focused on GEMS Pathways’ TVET reform initiatives in collaboration with City & Guilds (UK) and its strategic plan to secure international accreditation for five technical institutes across the region.
Under this initiative, designated GB-TEVTA centres are expected to offer internationally accredited City & Guilds certification programmes, aligning technical training with global industry standards. The initiative aims to equip young people in Gilgit-Baltistan with internationally recognised qualifications and practical skills to pursue employment opportunities in Pakistan and abroad.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the quality of technical education, strengthening institutional capacity, and creating pathways towards sustainable employment for the region’s youth.
GEMS Pathways extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Raja Rashid Ali and the Department of HT&SE for their leadership, support, and commitment to advancing technical education and international workforce development in Gilgit-Baltistan.