OGDCL and NAVTTC Announce Fourth Batch of Technical Training in Islamabad

What happened

• The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) have announced the upcoming fourth batch of technical and vocational training courses [1].
• The program is part of OGDCL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative [1].
• Training will take place at the NAVTTC Centre of Excellence in Modern Technologies in Islamabad [1].
• The announcement from the NAVTTC Centre of Excellence in Modern Technologies identifies nine training areas [1].
• Specific fields mentioned include digital marketing, welding, plumbing, fashion design, industrial machinery, electrical work, and automotive maintenance [1].
• The program will include practical training conducted under the supervision of trainers [1].
• Participants will receive government-recognised certification, though the specific assessment process and requirements have not been detailed [1].
• Authorities have not yet announced the registration schedule or the official start date for this fourth batch [1].

In a separate program, the NAVTTC has launched the second batch of the OGDCL Employees Training Program [2]. This specific batch focuses on Power Electrician and Advanced Welding trades to improve the efficiency and skills of OGDCL employees [2]. The training for employees includes core technical skills in power systems, advanced welding, soft skills development for communication and leadership, and professional development to encourage innovation in the energy sector [2]. This employee-focused program aims to promote local expertise and reduce the company’s dependency on imported technology [2].

Regarding other NAVTTC initiatives, the registration for the 2024 NAVTTC Candidate Registration Form was live for new candidates with a deadline of October 1, 2024 [2]. This included free courses under the PM Youth Skill Development Program and the Summer of Code Program, which range from 3 to 6 months in duration [2]. These programs cover information technology, hospitality, building, and healthcare [2].

Who is affected

• The upcoming fourth batch of technical and vocational courses is planned for participants in Islamabad [1].
• The second batch of the OGDCL Employees Training Program is specifically for OGDCL employees [2].
• The PM Youth Skill Development Program and Summer of Code Program are open to everyone across Pakistan [2].

What students should do next

• For the fourth batch of OGDCL CSR training, students must wait for the announcement of the registration schedule and start date [1].
• For the 2024 NAVTTC registration, applicants were advised to apply online via navttc.gov.pk or pmyp.gov.pk by October 1, 2024 [2].
• Applicants who previously registered in an Expression of Interest (EOI) should log in with their previous credentials to update their applications [2].
• Trainees from Batch 6 who missed their interviews are advised to contact their respective institutions to reschedule [2].