MoFEPT, NAVTTC Join Hands to Modernize Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2026) A high-level meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Federal Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT), to discuss the upgradation of the National Training Centre for Special Persons (NTCSP), Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE), in collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).

The meeting was attended by the Executive Director, NAVTTC, along with senior officials from both organizations, to deliberate on measures aimed at strengthening vocational training opportunities and institutional capacity for persons with disabilities.

The meeting focused on strengthening institutional collaboration to transform NTCSP into a modern, inclusive, and market-oriented vocational training institution capable of equipping persons with disabilities with industry-relevant skills and enhanced employment opportunities.

During the meeting, it was agreed that NAVTTC would facilitate the registration and affiliation of NTCSP on a fast-track basis and without any financial burden on the institution. A dedicated NAVTTC team will visit NTCSP to complete the process and ensure its timely conclusion.

The participants also agreed to enhance the professional capacity of NTCSP trainers and instructors through Training of Trainers (ToTs) programmes and refresher courses.

These initiatives are aimed at strengthening instructional quality and ensuring that vocational training delivery remains aligned with evolving industry requirements and international best practices.

Special emphasis was placed on curriculum development and modernization. NAVTTC will work closely with NTCSP to revise and adapt curricula for persons with disabilities, ensuring that training programmes are demand-driven, market-oriented, and responsive to the learning needs of individuals across all categories of disabilities.

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The revised curricula will also incorporate appropriate induction criteria and a comprehensive certification framework to facilitate greater recognition of trainees’ skills and competencies.

The meeting further resolved to upgrade and modernize NTCSP laboratories through NAVTTC’s technical assistance. This initiative will help create a state-of-the-art training environment and enhance the quality of vocational education being offered to trainees with disabilities.

Recognizing the importance of employability and economic inclusion, NAVTTC will also support career counselling services and strengthen job placement opportunities for trainees through industry linkages and employment facilitation mechanisms. These measures are expected to improve workforce participation and expand career prospects for persons with disabilities.

The Federal Secretary directed both organizations to maintain close coordination and ensure the timely implementation of all agreed initiatives.

He underscored the Government’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through quality education, skills development, and meaningful employment opportunities.

Following the meeting, the Federal Secretary visited the training workshops, classrooms, and laboratories of NTCSP to review the existing facilities and ongoing vocational training programmes.

He appreciated the efforts being made to equip trainees with practical skills and emphasized the need for continuous improvement and modernization.