Edu ministry to start ambitious emerging tech project

In a bid to transform Pakistan into a global IT hub, the Ministry of Federal Education on the directions of the prime minister, is set to launch a landmark project aimed at equipping school children with cutting-edge skills in emerging technologies.
The project, which will establish “Emerging Technology Centres” in 350 schools across Islamabad, AJK, and GB, is part of the government’s strategic planning to strengthen its initiative to make Pakistan a global IT destination, a statement of education ministry said.

The centres will serve as conduits for introducing children to emerging technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, preparing them for the increasingly digital landscape they will encounter in their future endeavours.
The project aims to develop skills and capacity in the IT sector, prepare students for a digital future, enhance Pakistan’s export and capability in the IT sector, and make Pakistan a global IT destination, it added.
The Emerging Technology Centres will be divided into two facilities – Class A and Class B. Class A facilities will provide state-of-the-art spaces for co-working and will also function as co-working spaces during off hours to address the challenges faced by freelancers and professionals locally.
However, Class B facilities will provide STEM, entrepreneurship, and computer science education to 40,000 students in 320 middle, and high schools.

The project is set to revolutionize Pakistan’s IT landscape and pave the way for a brighter future for the nation’s youth. This project will be executed by highly trained 175 Tech fellows hired and trained by service providers through an open competitive process.