The National Skills University Islamabad and Tongwon University South Korea inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a move to modernize technical education.

The agreement, which was signed Monday at a high-level event presided over by Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, intends to bring Pakistan's vocational training into line with the needs of the global labor market.

A four-person delegation from Tongwon University came to NSU to discuss potential partnerships in important technology areas.

In addition to stressing the value of Korean language competency for Pakistani students, the Korean team presented Korea's "earn and learn" model, which combines education with paid work experience and is hailed for fostering both skill development and financial independence.

As NSU's pro-chancellor, Dr. Siddiqui reiterated the government's dedication to training a workforce that is technologically advanced and competitive on a global scale.

With the fourth industrial revolution and the need for smart skills like automation and electronics, he emphasized that collaborations with organizations like NAVTTC are essential to expanding vocational training throughout Pakistan.

The agreement was praised by NSU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar as a significant step forward in international collaboration in education.

NSU's recent growth, which includes plans for a new campus in Karachi and a sub-campus in Muridke, was highlighted by him.

These programs seek to provide young people from underprivileged areas with credentials that are relevant to the market and access to opportunities abroad.

Additionally, in collaboration with the Ministry of Federal Education, the Tongwon delegation revealed intentions to establish six Korean language centers.

The goal of these centers is to improve employability in cutting-edge fields like medical technology, smart manufacturing, and renewable energy.

In keeping with the larger objectives of Vision 2025, the partnership pledges to extend Pakistan's labor exports outside of the Middle East and forge closer economic links with East Asia.