Punjab Government Expands Women’s Vocational Training Through Home Reach Programme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has praised women who successfully completed training under the Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach Programme, an initiative aimed at increasing access to vocational education across the province.
The programme has been introduced to support women living in urban, semi-urban and remote areas by equipping them with practical skills that can help them secure employment and improve their livelihoods.
Provincial authorities have allocated Rs970 million for the initiative, which is designed to provide training opportunities to 5,365 women.
Women enrolled in the programme are being provided with laptops, internet devices and data packages to ensure they can effectively participate in training activities and develop digital capabilities alongside vocational skills.
In addition to educational resources, trainees are receiving monthly stipends aimed at reducing financial barriers and enabling greater participation from women across different regions of Punjab.
The government has stated that the initiative places special emphasis on supporting widows, women with disabilities and members of minority communities.
According to official information, the first group of participants has successfully completed training programmes in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Gujranwala. The completion marks an important milestone in the implementation of the scheme.
The programme has been designed to deliver vocational education directly to women in different parts of the province, making training opportunities more accessible and inclusive.
Officials believe the initiative will contribute to improving employment prospects and promoting economic independence among women through market-orient
As part of the programme, beautification training is being provided to 2,065 women in selected districts. The courses include hair styling, skincare, makeup techniques and nail art, enabling participants to pursue careers in the beauty industry.
Another 1,260 women are receiving hospitality-related training in collaboration with the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.
The curriculum covers culinary arts, baking, guest relations and front desk operations. Specialized courses in airline management and other service sectors are also being offered.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has praised women who successfully completed training under the Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach Programme, an initiative aimed at increasing access to vocational education across the province.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has praised women who successfully completed training under the Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach Programme, an initiative aimed at increasing access to vocational education across the province.
The programme has been introduced to support women living in urban, semi-urban and remote areas by equipping them with practical skills that can help them secure employment and improve their livelihoods.
Provincial authorities have allocated Rs970 million for the initiative, which is designed to provide training opportunities to 5,365 women.
Women enrolled in the programme are being provided with laptops, internet devices and data packages to ensure they can effectively participate in training activities and develop digital capabilities alongside vocational skills.
In addition to educational resources, trainees are receiving monthly stipends aimed at reducing financial barriers and enabling greater participation from women across different regions of Punjab.
The government has stated that the initiative places special emphasis on supporting widows, women with disabilities and members of minority communities.
According to official information, the first group of participants has successfully completed training programmes in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Gujranwala. The completion marks an important milestone in the implementation of the scheme.
The programme has been designed to deliver vocational education directly to women in different parts of the province, making training opportunities more accessible and inclusive.
Officials believe the initiative will contribute to improving employment prospects and promoting economic independence among women through market-orient
As part of the programme, beautification training is being provided to 2,065 women in selected districts. The courses include hair styling, skincare, makeup techniques and nail art, enabling participants to pursue careers in the beauty industry.
Another 1,260 women are receiving hospitality-related training in collaboration with the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.
The curriculum covers culinary arts, baking, guest relations and front desk operations. Specialized courses in airline management and other service sectors are also being offered.
