The Punjab School Education Department has announced a major digital upskilling initiative, offering free Google certification to 25,000 teachers and students from private schools across the province.
According to officials, the program aims to enhance digital literacy and provide international-standard IT training to support future employment opportunities.
Who Will Benefit?
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Teachers employed in private schools
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Students currently enrolled in private schools
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Institutions with advanced computer labs will host the training sessions
The department said that Google-certified digital skills will help equip participants for the modern job market, with opportunities in Pakistan and abroad.
How the Training Will Work
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Certification courses will be conducted inside private schools
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Only schools with state-of-the-art computer labs will serve as centers
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The program includes internationally recognized Google training modules
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Participants will receive official certificates upon completion
What the Government Says
Officials stated that the initiative aims to:
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Boost digital literacy across Punjab
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Equip teachers with global-level tech skills
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Prepare students for future-focused careers
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Expand employment prospects in IT, freelancing, and digital services
The department also highlighted that this is part of a larger push toward modernizing private-sector education and strengthening Pakistan’s digital workforce.
